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...
Deferring gains using Incorporation Relief

Deferring gains using Incorporation Relief

Thinking of transferring your sole trader or partnership business into a limited company? Incorporation Relief can help defer any capital gains tax on assets like goodwill. If the entire business is transferred in exchange for shares, the relief applies automatically,...
Business Asset Disposal Relief rates from April 2025

Business Asset Disposal Relief rates from April 2025

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) provides a reduced Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate on the sale of a business, shares in a trading company, or an individual's interest in a trading partnership. This relief can still provide substantial tax savings for business...