IHTM39063 - Correspondence on closed files: dealing with post on closed files


The table below identifies the different types of post received on closed files and how to deal with them. Make Compass notes [ IHTM39064] on all cases with a Compass record. Tick through the post in pencil to show that it has been dealt with.

Closed PostHow to deal with it
IHT30's (if received after issue of SL124A or SL124B, issue IHT30 under cover of SL124C)Non tax paying cases. If the form is completed correctly and the Compass record (if any) is closed:
  • If ticked "No" at Section D - issue
  • If ticked "Yes" and amendments are attached and the letter shows that the case is Spouse or civil partner Exempt or Charity Exempt - issue
  • If ticked "Yes" and amendments are not attached - order file
  • If form is not completed correctly - order file
  • If Compass is open - order file

Tax paying cases. If the form is completed correctly and the Compass record is closed.

  • If ticked "No" - issue
  • If ticked "Yes" and amendments and deposit are attached and deposit covers tax and interest - issue and pay assessment and issue certificate
  • If ticked "Yes" and amendments and deposit are attached and deposit does not cover tax and interest - order file
  • If ticked "Yes" and deposit not received - order file
  • If form is not completed correctly - order file
  • If Compass is open - order file
AmendmentsNon tax paying cases:
  • The deposit received covers the tax and interest and there is a Compass record - amend Compass, issue and pay calculation
  • The deposit received covers the tax and interest and there is no Compass records - order file
  • The deposit received does not cover the tax and interest - order file
  • The letter shows that the case is Spouse or civil partner Exempt or Charity Exempt - amend Compass record (if any)
  • It is not clear that the amendments are exempt - order file
  • If Compass record is open - order file

Tax paying cases:

  • The amendment is over the current penalty threshold - order file
  • The deposit received covers tax and interest and is below current penalty threshold - amend Compass, issue and pay calculation
  • Where we haven't received all/any/repayment of the tax - order file
IOV's
  • Where there is no change to tax payable - return the IOV along with an IOV2
  • Where there is a change to the tax - order file
Receipts and Sect 6's
  • If Compass record is closed and calculation has been paid - file receipt/Sect 6 with closed post
  • If Compass record is open - order file
Misc.
  • Copy of IHT400 requested - call for file
  • IHT 100 received - call for file
  • IHT421 showing nil to pay at PS7 - take to FACET
  • IHT421 with tax to pay - take to Pre Grant
  • Acknowledgements - file with closed post