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CGT exempt allowance halving from April 2024

CGT exempt allowance halving from April 2024

The annual exempt amount applicable to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is to be halved from April 2024. This means that the exempt amount will be reduced from £6,000 currently, to £3,000 from April 2024. The exempt amount was as high as £12,300 2022-23....
CGT – Lettings relief

CGT – Lettings relief

In general, there is no Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on a property which has been used as the main family residence. This relief from CGT is commonly known as Private Residence Relief or PRR. However, where part of the home has been let out the entitlement to relief...
Hold-over gifts relief

Hold-over gifts relief

Gifts Hold-Over Relief is a tax relief that effectively defers Capital Gains Tax (CGT) that may arise on a relevant gift. The relief can be claimed when assets are given away (including certain shares) or sold for less than they are worth to help benefit the...
Taxable gains on gifts

Taxable gains on gifts

Gift Hold-Over Relief is a tax relief that effectively defers Capital Gains Tax (CGT). The relief can be claimed when assets are given away (including certain shares) or sold for less than they are worth to help benefit the buyer. The relief means that any...
Do you need to pay tax when you sell your home?

Do you need to pay tax when you sell your home?

In general, there is no Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when you sell your home. This applies to a property which has been used as the main family residence. An investment property which has never been used as your own home does not qualify for relief. This relief from CGT is...
Tax when you sell property

Tax when you sell property

The annual exempt amount applicable to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is currently £6,000 and is set to be reduced to £3,000 from April 2024. CGT is normally charged at a simple flat rate of 20% and this rate applies to most chargeable gains made by individuals....