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Just a question, If I was to give my family £200k each from a lottery win would they have to pay tax on it or would it be tax free. ps before you ask NO I havent won

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  • Mojisola
    Mojisola Posts: 35,574 Forumite
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    There is no tax on gifts in the UK.

    There may be inheritance tax to pay from your estate depending on when you die.
  • roonaldo
    roonaldo Posts: 3,420 Forumite
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    You are allowed to give away a total of £3,000 each year, without any tax implications after your death.

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