Life Events

Bereavement

Tax

If the person who died was paying tax on income from investments or as a self employed person or as an employee, tell the tax office about the death as soon as possible. This will enable the deceased's tax affairs to be settled. Depending on circumstances, this may involve some more tax or claiming a repayment.

The particular tax office to contact will depend upon the deceased's circumstances.

For instance:

If the deceased was an employee or had a pension from a former employer, the pay section of the employer or pension organisation will know the deceased's tax office
If the deceased was self-employed, contact he tax office nearest to the place of business
If the deceased was unemployed, or retired without pension from a former employer, contact the tax office nearest to the home address

Inland Revenue leaflet IR45 What to do about tax when someone dies gives more information. Alternatively, further information, and copies of IR45 leaflet are available at the Inland Revenues Website.