Reminder: Residence Nil-Rate Band From April
The residence nil-rate band, also referred to as the ‘family home allowance’, will come into effect from 6 April 2017.
The allowance is an addition to the £325,000 nil-rate band for inheritance tax and will apply to those passing on a home to a direct descendent.
The band begins at £100,000 for 2017/18 and will increase by £25,000 each tax year until it reaches £175,000 in 2020/21.
| Tax year | Residence nil-rate band | Individuals: maximum nil-rate band | Married couples and civil partners: maximum nil-rate band |
| 2017/18 | £100,000 | £425,000 | £850,000 |
| 2018/19 | £125,000 | £450,000 | £900,000 |
| 2019/20 | £150,000 | £475,000 | £950,000 |
| 2020/21 | £175,000 | £500,000 | £1,000,000 |
Married couples or those in a civil partnership can pass on any used allowance to their spouse or partner.
The band will only apply if you pass on a property to a direct descendent such as a child, grandchild or other lineal descendent.
The band is also limited to just a single property so if you own one residential property and have also lived in it, it can be eligible for the allowance.
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