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Widowed person or surviving civil partner

  1. Overview
  2. Do you have to pay tax on your inheritance?
  3. How are you taxed in the year of bereavement?
  4. How are you taxed in the years after bereavement?
  5. 'W' Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs)

Overview

This section explains how you are taxed in the year of bereavement (and subsequent years), if you are a widowed person or a surviving civil partner.

You will also find information on the tax exemptions and tax credits you can claim.

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Published: 21 October 2024 Print this page

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