Found objects and Capital Gains Tax

Found objects and Capital Gains Tax

Items discovered lying on land or buried in the soil, such as antiques or historical objects, are treated as chattels for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) purposes. This remains true even if ownership is tied to the ownership of the land where the item was found. Since these...
Capital Gains valuations of goodwill

Capital Gains valuations of goodwill

Who values goodwill when a business is sold? HMRC's Shares and Assets Valuation team takes the lead. Whether the goodwill belongs to a sole trader, partnership or limited company, HMRC’s SAV team will either accept the submitted valuation, give their own...
File and paying CGT after property sales

File and paying CGT after property sales

Capital Gains Tax on certain residential property sales must be reported and paid within 60 days to avoid penalties and interest. The annual exempt amount applicable to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is currently £3,000. CGT is normally charged at a simple flat rate of...
Business Asset Disposal Relief – forthcoming changes

Business Asset Disposal Relief – forthcoming changes

The BADR Capital Gains Tax rate has risen to 14% from April 2025 and will increase further to 18% in April 2026. Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) offers a valuable tax advantage by applying a reduced rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of a business,...
Private Residence Relief – when it applies

Private Residence Relief – when it applies

Selling your main residence? Private Residence Relief can exempt you from Capital Gains Tax. If you meet certain conditions, there may be nothing to pay. In most cases, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) does not apply to the disposal of a property that has been used...
Rolling Over Capital Gains

Rolling Over Capital Gains

Business Asset Rollover Relief, allows taxpayers to defer Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on gains arising from the sale or disposal of certain business assets, provided the proceeds are reinvested into new business assets. Rather than paying CGT immediately, the gain is...