Rates and Allowances - Inheritance tax

Inheritance tax nil-rate band

Year

Amount (£)

2008-09

up to 312,000

2007-08

up to 300 000

2006-07

up to 285 000

2005-06

up to 275 000

2004-05

up to 263 000

Any excess value above the nil-rate band is liable to inheritance tax at 40%. For further inforrmation about nil rate bands see HMRC Inheritance Tax: Customer Guide.