20 Grand In Gift

DDIL | 14:04 Sat 05th Oct 2024 | Business & Finance

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My mother has given a family member 20 grand in 2 months.
She says initially it was a loan but admits it's unlikely to be 'called in'.

Is there anything we need to be aware of tax wise or a declaration needed.

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davebro3

I wouldn't think so - unless your mother dies within 7 years and there is liability to Inheritance Tax.

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Does that come out of the estate or the person who received the gift?

davebro3

The executor(s) of the estate will be responsible for any tax - up to them how they fund it.

GlenB

I think it should be clarified in writing as to whether it is a loan or a gift. If it is a loan it would still form part of your mother's estate when she dies even if she survives more than seven years and would be included in any assessment if there is a liablility for inheritance tax.

If it was a gift there should be evidence of this and this should specify the dates the payments were made so that there is a starting point for the seven year period.