What you will study
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- An introduction to the UK tax system
- Inheritance Tax (IHT): the concepts of “a transfer of value”, “chargeable property” and “a chargeable person”
- Lifetime gifts and IHT
- Exemptions and reliefs for IHT
- IHT rates
- Calculation of the lifetime IHT on chargeable lifetime transfers (CLTs)
- Calculation of the death IHT on lifetime gifts
- Taper relief
- The death estate computation and calculation
- Dates of IHT payment
- IHT planning
Key features of the course
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- Flexibility to suit your needs – allowing you to study anytime, anywhere
- An emphasis on personal and professional development through independent learning
- Relevance of topics and practical examples to the context of your own professional practice
- Illustrative practice activities with solutions, “test your understanding” activities and tutor-marked assignments to reinforce learning
- Certificate of completion from London School of Finance and Law
Taxation: Inheritance Tax is intended for students who want to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills or develop personal interests in subjects related to finance or tax law. This non-credit short-term course is an introduction to basic inheritance tax rules, rates and allowances and it is a good starting point before enrolling in our Inheritance Tax, Trusts and Estates course, an advanced certificate aimed at experienced tax advisers.
Taxation: Inheritance Tax can be taken alongside your degree or professional qualification studies elsewhere or as part of your informal career development programme. It will be of particular value to undergraduate, postgraduate or professional students of business management, accounting and tax law and students or members of professional tax bodies, like the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) or Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT). The course is also suitable for those individuals who want to learn how inheritance tax works and how to reduce their inheritance tax bill to maximise their legacy.
Please note that all law and financial planning courses at LSFL, except for International Taxation, relate to the UK legal framework.
Learning outcomes
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- Knowledge and understanding
- Key skills
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Transferable skills
Career relevance
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- Accounting professions
- Law or law-related fields
- Tax advisory
- Business administration
- General management
- Sales and marketing
- Management consultancy
- Professional bodies
- Professional training
- Coaching, mentoring and counselling in finance, tax advisory and business management
- Government offices and NGOs
Study method
Online learning with tutor guidance and support
How long it takes
1 month (32 hours)
You need to be able to spend approximately 8 hours per week on studying this module.
Teaching and assessment
A tutor will guide you throughout the study process and mark and comment on your written work. You and your tutor will primarily communicate with each other through email.
The course work includes online practice tests, tutor-marked assignments and end-of-module assessment. You must use the online VLE-system to submit your tutor-marked assignments and end-of-module assessment.
The Pass mark for the module is 50%. Upon successful completion, students are issued a certificate of completion from London School of Finance and Law.
Study materials
All study materials are provided on the module website.
Microsoft Office presentations and Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) versions of study material are available.
A computer with a browser and broadband internet access is required for this module. Functionality may be limited on mobile or tablet devices.
If you have a disability or particular study requirements, please tell us as soon as possible.
Fees and funding
Course fees for the 2024/2025 academic year: £220
Course fees cover registration, course materials, tuition and assessment.
LSFL course fees depend on the level and duration of courses: check all tuition fee rates for the current academic year here.
You may be eligible for tuition funding.
Registration
Next term start date: 20 January 2025
The module website will be available to registered students three days in advance of module start. Module sessions will be opened on a weekly basis to enable tutor-led, gradual progression through the study materials and continuous assessment.
Course registration is open, but please be aware that due to the increased demand it may take us longer to respond than usual.
Registration closes 10 January 2025 (places subject to availability)
Registration for current students:
Registration for new students:
You have to register as an LSFL student to study this course.
Future availability
Taxation: Inheritance Tax starts three times a year – in January, May and September.
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English language requirements
There is no formal requirement to prove your English language proficiency to study our courses. If English is not your native or second language, or you would like to improve specialist language skills necessary for your profession, you may complete one of the following English language courses:
A full range of our English language courses can be viewed here.