asked the Minister for Finance the estimated receipts from estate duty in each of the years, 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977 to date if estate duty had not been abolished for deaths occurring after 1st April, 1975.
Written Answers. - Estate Duty Receipts.
496.
The following is the relevant information:
|
Year |
Estimated receipts from estate duty |
|
1974 |
£11,547,000* |
|
(April-December) |
|
|
1975 |
£16,000,000 |
|
1976 |
£19,000,000 |
|
1977 |
£22,000,000 |
*Actual Receipts.
Notes:
(i) These estimates are based on estate duty legislation as it existed immediately prior to April 1975;
(ii) Estimates on a similar basis for other death duties (namely, legacy and succession duties) would be £1,400,000; £1,600,000; £1,800,000.