Illustration - valuation rules
In this lesson, you'll learn how to value assets for Inheritance Tax purposes using the specific rules that apply to quoted shares and overseas property. These valuation rules are critical for IHT calculations and appear regularly in the TX and ATX papers.
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In this lesson
- 0:00 Illustration valuation rules introduction
- 0:41 Valuing quoted shares using quarter up method
- 1:12 Calculating average marked bargain prices
- 1:36 Valuing overseas property with exchange rates
About this lesson
For quoted shares, the rule is straightforward: use the lower of quarter up (the buying price plus a quarter of the spread between buying and selling prices) and the average of the highest and lowest marked bargains. You'll work through a practical example with Wallace PLC shares, calculating both values and selecting the lower figure to determine the per-share value. For overseas property, the key principle is to use whichever exchange rate produces the lowest sterling value—this is the exchange rate that minimises the IHT liability. By mastering these valuation rules, you'll be able to handle gift valuations confidently in exam scenarios and understand why the rules are structured this way. This foundation is essential for tackling more complex IHT questions involving multiple asset types.
Duration: 2m
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