Capital Gains Tax can arise when you dispose of capital assets such as
land, buildings, shares and businesses. Payroll Setup Trust our expert team to provide
you with accurate and helpful capital gains tax advice.Everyone is entitled to
an annual exemption, but we can also advise on the other reliefs and deductions
that may be applicable to your transaction. In appropriate cases, you may be
able to pay Capital Gains Tax at a lower rate than Income Tax. CGT is a tax
charged if you sell, give away, exchange or otherwise dispose of an asset and
make a profit or 'gain'.It is not the amount of money you receive for the asset
but the gain you make that is taxed. Broadly, to calculate the gain, you
compare the sale proceeds (or value of the asset at the time it was disposed
of) with the original cost of the asset (or value when it was acquired). This
is illustrated below (click to enlarge): When you dispose of assets, such as
shares, business interests, property and other investments you may have to pay
capital gains tax, or CGT. The tax law is complicated, but we can help you
understand the range of reliefs available that may reduce or remove your
liability altogether.