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Renewable Energy: Inheritance Tax

Written question asked on Thursday, 12 December 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 December 2024. It was answered by Lord Livermore (Labour) on Thursday, 12 December 2024 on behalf of the Treasury.

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether renewable energy infrastructure will be taxed as a business asset for inheritance tax purposes.

Answer

Any renewable energy infrastructure and equipment owned by a person liable to inheritance tax will be an asset of their estate for inheritance tax purposes. These assets can qualify for business property relief if (1) the assets are part of a business qualifying for business property relief and (2) if they are used in a qualifying business.

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3110
Session
2024-25
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