Selling shares this year?

Selling shares this year?

If you are selling shares or other investments, you may incur Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any profit, or 'gain', you make. You will need to work out your gain to determine if you need to pay tax, which depends on whether your total gains exceed your CGT...
Capital Gains Tax if selling shares or investments

Capital Gains Tax if selling shares or investments

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit you make when you sell or dispose of an asset that has increased in value. It is the gain itself that is taxed, not the total amount you receive. For example, if you buy shares for £3,000 and sell them for...
Tax when selling overseas property

Tax when selling overseas property

UK residents are generally liable to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when they dispose of overseas property at a gain. A disposal includes selling, gifting, or otherwise transferring ownership of a property located outside the UK. CGT is chargeable on the profit made on the...
Can you claim Business Asset Disposal Relief

Can you claim Business Asset Disposal Relief

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) applies to the sale of a business, shares in a trading company, or an individual’s interest in a trading partnership. When this relief is available, a reduced 18% rate (2026-27) of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) applies.  To...
Tax effects of living away from your home

Tax effects of living away from your home

Many homeowners assume that if a property has been their main residence at some point, any gain made on sale will automatically be free from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Whilst in many cases, this is correct there are exceptions. For example, periods spent living away...
How capital gains are linked with Income Tax

How capital gains are linked with Income Tax

How capital gains are linked with Income Tax is important to understand as your overall income position affects the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate you pay. CGT interacts directly with your Income Tax band. Your taxable income is first calculated after deducting your...