UK Inheritance Tax — What Would Your Estate Owe?
Estates pay 40% above the combined threshold: £325,000 nil-rate band plus £175,000 residence allowance (home to direct descendants) — up to £500k per person, £1m for couples.
Quick answer: Free UK IHT calculator: estate value, home left to children, spouse context — nil-rate band £325k + residence allowance £175k, 40% above, with the pass-to-spouse note.
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About this tool
UK Inheritance Tax charges 40% on estate value above the available bands: the £325,000 nil-rate band, plus the £175,000 residence nil-rate band when a home goes to children/grandchildren (tapered away above £2m). Everything left to a spouse passes free, and unused bands transfer to the survivor — so couples typically shelter £1m. This estimator shows the per-person picture; trusts, gifts-in-7-years and business relief need professional advice.
FAQ
Is IHT due on everything I leave?
Can I avoid IHT by gifting?
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