IHTM04115 - Heritage property: chargeable events under IHTA84/S32A

The events that will give to a charge to tax in respect of a conditionally exempt transfer of properties that are associated with each other are

• failure to observe the undertaking given to secure conditional exemption, IHTA84/S32A (3),
• death of the person beneficially entitled ( IHTM04031) to the property, IHTA84/S32A (4)(a), or
• disposal of the property, by sale, gift or otherwise, IHTA84/S32A (4)(b).

However, it is important to note that though the event may apply only to one of the associated properties, the charge arising under IHTA84/S32A will apply to the all of the properties that are associated with each other.

There are a number of special situations ( IHTM04117) that apply and the events are subject to a number of exceptions ( IHTM04116).

It is also possible for the same event to give rise to a double charge ( IHTM04118) under IHTA84/S32A, or to give rise to a charge under IHTA84/S32A and in connection with a pre-1976 death.

Where this applies, the Board may choose which chargeable event to pursue, IHTA84/S33 (5)(c). You should refer your file to Heritage Section for advice. Your file should similarly be referred where a pre-1976 death is involved.