CGT Gift Hold-Over Relief

CGT Gift Hold-Over Relief

Gift Hold-Over Relief is a tax relief that defers the payment of Capital Gains Tax (CGT). It can be claimed when assets, including certain shares, are gifted or sold below their market value to benefit the buyer. This

What is Gift Hold-Over Relief?

What is Gift Hold-Over Relief?

Gift Hold-Over Relief defers the payment of Capital Gains Tax (CGT). It can be claimed when assets, including certain shares, are gifted or sold below their market value to benefit the buyer. The relief allows any gain

Don’t forget to report property gains

Don’t forget to report property gains

A higher rate of CGT applies to gains on the disposal of residential property (apart from a principal private residence). In the Spring Budget 2024, the Chancellor announced a reduction in the higher rate that exists for

Sharing your home with tenants

Sharing your home with tenants

If you have tenants in your home there can be Capital Gains Tax (CGT) consequences. Generally, there is no Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on a property used as the main family residence, thanks to a relief known as Private

Current CGT rates

Current CGT rates

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is normally charged at a simple flat rate of 20% and this applies to most chargeable gains made by individuals. If taxpayers only pay basic rate tax and make a small capital gain, they may only be