FAQs - Administration Periods

Q. Do I have to complete a tax return for the estate that I am administering?

A. Not necessarily. We can deal with the tax liability informally without issuing a Trust and Estate Tax Return. This applies if:

  • you think that the estate is likely to be finalised within two calendar years from the date of death, and
  • the amount of tax is less than £10,000, and
  • there are no complicated issues.

Ask the responsible tax office for more details of the informal payments procedures.