HMRC internal manual

Inheritance Tax Manual

IHTM44074 - Pre-owned assets: election into Inheritance Tax: how to make an election

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The election must be made using form IHT500, which is the form prescribed by the Income Tax (Benefits Received by Former Owner of Property) (Election for Inheritance Tax Treatment) Regulations SI2007/3000. It should be sent to:

Inheritance Tax
HM Revenue & Customs
BX9 1HT