Question on probate form

Planeahead

I'm trying to complete application for Probate without a solicitor. Have managed to complete all parts other than the Unique Tax Reference number, I believe that the deceased never had one as these are only issued when completing self assessment. 

Am I correct, have people just left this box blank?

Marcon

Planeahead said:

I'm trying to complete application for Probate without a solicitor. Have managed to complete all parts other than the Unique Tax Reference number, I believe that the deceased never had one as these are only issued when completing self assessment. 

Am I correct, have people just left this box blank?

Before going any further, it might be worth reading https://www.gov.uk/probate-estate/reporting-the-estate if you've not yet done so. 

Bobziz

See page 10 of the accompanying guidance, box 3:

"Inheritance Tax reference number

If there is any Inheritance Tax to pay, you’ll need an Inheritance Tax 

reference number before you send the form IHT400 to us. You can 

apply for a reference number online at www.gov.uk/paying-inheritance-

tax or by filling in Schedule IHT422, ‘Application for an Inheritance Tax 

reference’ and sending it to the address shown on that form. You’ll need 

to apply for a reference number at least 3 weeks before you plan to send 

us this form. You do not need to apply for a reference or complete this 

box if there is no tax to pay"