You have a shareholding which you acquired in more than one chunk. However, you’ve now decided to sell part of it. Here’s a way to minimise any Capital Gains Tax on this part-disposal.
Published 16.03.2006
A colleague has told you that you should invest in shares via a fund and not directly. They reckon this will save you Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any gains that you make. Is he right? What’s the full
story here?
Published 21.12.2006
The effect of the so-called “Boris bounce” on the stock market has faded but values of some shares have held up. If you want to cash in how do you work out the optimum number of shares to sell to
ensure your gains are exempt?
Published 04.02.2020
If you own shares you might not qualify for relief from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) come April 6 2008. However, there is something you can do…
Published 13.03.2008
Do you have any quoted shares standing at a profit? If so, there’s a way you can make use of your tax-free Capital Gains Tax allowance for 2007/8 and get a cash handout from the Taxman. Too good to
be true?
Published 15.05.2007
New rules apply from April 6, 2008 on disposals of assets. However, sales made before that date will continue to be taxed under the existing rules. Should you sell now or later?
Published 08.11.2007
Do you know how much Capital Gains Tax (CGT) you are going to pay for 2006/7? The tax year closes on April 5, so what should you be doing (at the last minute) to minimise your CGT bill?
Published 29.03.2007
The end of this tax year is approaching and with it the last chance to use your annual Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exemption. In a single stroke how can your company help you out while also lowering your
income tax bill?
Published 04.02.2013
The stock market recovered over the last half of 2009, but now it’s looking a little shaky again. So, you might be thinking that now is the time to dump some shares. But if this results in losses,
how can you use them tax efficiently?
Published 17.02.2010
The withdrawal of Indexation Allowance from April 5 2008 could significantly increase the amount of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) you pay on assets you have held for long periods. How can you preserve this
allowance without selling your investments?
Published 31.01.2008