IHTM20332 - Potentially Exempt Transfer treatment for the payment of renewal premiums in certain circumstances: Payment of premiums for policies gifted to individuals


Under IHTA84/S3A (2)(a) and S3A(2)(b), Potentially Exempt Transfer treatment is available to the extent that the value of the transferee's estate is increased. Value in this context means open market value ( IHTM20083) and is a matter for TG Actuarial Team.

If the amount of the premium paid direct to the insurance company exceeds the increase in the value of the policy, the excess will be an immediately chargeable transfer ( IHTM04067) (subject to any other available exemptions).