Probate and Tax Form R27

skyline*123

Can any one give me some advice here. Basically my father died 18 months ago with out a will. My sisitr and I went through probate to gain the money he had in his bank. Which he had instructed us to do prior to his death. He was under the impression I could simply take the money out with out probate / will as I was a trustee on the account. However eventually went through probate nd recieved £90,000, in my name which I then split with my sisiter. I was worried i had to pay tax on this however now know that this does not meet the threashold. (no other vaules from estate).
I have since returned to live with my partner and 3 children and now recieved approx £230 in family tax credits. However i have also now recieved a form R27. I am woried if i fill the form in that i wil owe some tax or this benifit woudl be reduced. Does nay one have any advice?

JabT_2

Googling form R27 bring up this http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/incometax/claim-for-deceased.htm

Savvy_Sue

Welcome skyline, the R27 isn't for your tax and benefits, it's to see if any tax is due / should be refunded on your father's account.

Often tax has been overpaid, because the deceased person gets a full year's tax allowance regardless of when they died. That means you get some back.