Mandelbot if you don't mind, you've calculated the tax would be equal to 5% if you deffered for 20 years based on a 4% charge. What would it be as a percentage of the property value without the 4% charge. To see what saving one would make by not defering.
Well assuming no change in value or tax rate over the 20 years:
0.18% x 4% x 20 +
0.18% x 4% x 19 +
0.18% x 4% x 18 ... etc
I make it 1.512%
If the nominal value increases over time it probably decreases that %
You're using simple interest -- does it not get compounded? ... in which case it would be 1.974%
What makes you think it would be compounded? Statutory interest on any other tax liability is simple interest so it's logical to assume the rate quoted is simple interest.
Nothing makes me think it would be compounded. That's why there's a question mark after "does it not get compounded" ... because it's a question.
So outstanding taxes are paid off and the residue distributed?
Am I right in saying that if a house worth say €900k is left to 3 children then each gets €300k. The inheritance tax free threshold is €225k, so each pays inheritance tax on the remaining €75k.
If a house is worth €900k and is left to 3 children but has outstanding property tax of say €30k then €870k is distributed amongst the 3 children with each receiving €290k each. So each pays inheritance tax on the remaining €65k and not €75k?
Incidentally I agree with truthseeker on his point made.
Seems like a way for someone to reduce an inheritance tax bill. Am I right on this?