by | Jul 16, 2026 | Capital Gains Tax
Married couples and civil partners are taxed separately for Capital Gains Tax (CGT), meaning each person has their own annual tax position. However, with careful planning, transferring assets between spouses or civil partners can sometimes help reduce their overall...
by | Jul 9, 2026 | Capital Gains Tax
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...
by | Jun 18, 2026 | Capital Gains Tax
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...
by | Jun 11, 2026 | Capital Gains Tax
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...
by | May 21, 2026 | Capital Gains Tax
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...
by | May 14, 2026 | Capital Gains Tax
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...
