IHT205 (2006) - Return of Estate Information
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IHT205 (2006) (PDF, 332KB)
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Use the IHT205 form as part of the probate process if the deceased's estate is an 'excepted estate' and the person died on or after 1 September 2006 as a permanent resident of England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
- Use the IHT205 form as part of the probate process if the deceased's estate is an 'excepted estate' and the person died on or after 1 September 2006 as a permanent resident of England, Wales or Northern Ireland
Help and guidance relating to this form
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IHT206 (2006) - Notes to help you fill in form IHT205 (2006) (PDF, 247KB)
Use this guide to help you fill in form IHT205 (2006) Return of Estate Information if the person died on or after 1 September 2006
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Help with the Inheritance Tax - 'Return of Estate Information' forms
Use this online guide to get answers to common questions and key steps and find out where to get more help to help you fill in form IHT205 (2006) Return of Estate Information
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Help with the Inheritance Tax - 'Return of Estate Information' forms
Use this online guide to get answers to common questions and key steps and find out where to get more help to help you fill in form IHT205 (2006) Return of Estate Information.
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Inheritance Tax - forms software
Find out more about software from commercial software suppliers which can be used to complete various Inheritance Tax forms on computer.
Forms for previous years
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IHT205 (2004-2006) Return of Estate Information
Use this form as part of the probate process if the deceased's estate is an 'excepted estate' and the person died on or after 6 April 2004 but before 1 September 2006 with their permanent home is England, Wales or Northern Ireland
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IHT205 (2003-2004) Short Form for Personal Applicants
If you're a personal applicant use form IHT205 as part of the probate process if the deceased's estate is an 'excepted estate' and the person died on or after 6 April 2003 but before 6 April 2004 with their permanent home in England, Wales or Northern Ireland - if you're a solicitor you only need to swear the oath
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IHT205 (2002-2003) Short Form for Personal Applicants
If you're a personal applicant use form IHT205 as part of the probate process if the deceased's estate is an 'excepted estate' and the person died on or after 6 April 2002 but before 6 April 2003 with their permanent home in England, Wales or Northern Ireland - if you're a solicitor you only need to swear the oath
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IHT205 (2000-2002) Short Form for Personal Applicants
If you're a personal applicant use form IHT205 as part of the probate process if the deceased's estate is an 'excepted estate' and the person died on or after 6 April 2000 but before 6 April 2002 with their permanent home in England, Wales or Northern Ireland - if you're a solicitor you only need to swear the oath
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IHT205 (Before 2000) -
Short Form for Personal Applicants
If you're a personal applicant and the deceased died before 6 April 2000, follow the link to call the Probate and Inheritance Tax Helpline for advice - if you're a solicitor you only need to swear the oath
Related forms
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PA1 - Probate Application Form
Use form PA1 and associated leaflets (including PA1A, PA2, PA3, PA4) to apply for probate if the deceased lived in England or Wales or was domiciled abroad with assets in England and Wales.
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IHT207 (2006) - Return of Estate Information
Use this form as part of the probate process if the deceased's estate is an 'excepted estate' and the person died on or after 1 September 2006 with their permanent home abroad and limited assets in England, Wales or Northern Ireland
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IHT217 - Claim to transfer unused nil rate band for excepted estates
Use form IHT217 with form IHT205(2006) (or C5(2006) in Scotland) to claim a transfer of unused nil rate band if the estate is an excepted estate and the whole of the nil rate band is available to transfer.
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IHT400 - Inheritance Tax Account
Use form IHT400 and schedules IHT401 to IHT430 as part of the probate or confirmation process if there's Inheritance Tax to pay or the deceased's estate does not qualify as an 'excepted estate' - this form has replaced form IHT200
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