IHTM22052 - Calculating QSR: the appropriate percentage


The percentage you use depends on the period between the earlier transfer and the death

Period between transfer and deathAppropriate percentage
One year or less100
More than one year but not more than two years80
More than two years but not more than three years60
More than three years but not more than four years40
More than four years but not more than five years20

If the deceased's death is more than five years after the earlier transfer, there is no relief.

If the death is on the anniversary of the earlier transfer, give the taxpayer the benefit of the doubt and allow relief on the higher percentage.