You might think that it’s too late to do anything about your Capital Gains Tax (CGT) bill for 2008/9 given that it ended on April 5. But there’s something you can do in 2009/10 that affects both
2008/9 and 2007/8. What’s involved?
Published 09.06.2009
The end of the tax year is just a few weeks away and if you don’t use your Capital Gains Tax annual exemption by then, it could, one day, cost you thousands of pounds in tax. How can you avoid this
problem?
Published 05.02.2010
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
A recent case has confirmed an earlier ruling that although a contract for sale of property has been signed, it doesn’t stop the original owner transferring the property to someone else in the
meantime. Does it open the door for last-minute tax planning?
Published 23.04.2009
Do you know how much Capital Gains Tax (CGT) you are going to pay for 2007/8? This tax year closes on April 5 and there is nothing you can do about it after that. So what should you be doing to
minimise your CGT bill?
Published 17.01.2008
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
The 2011 Budget is just weeks away and there’s speculation that another increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is on the cards. With this in mind and the stockmarket on the rise when is the right time
to cash in on gains?
Published 19.01.2011
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
One of our subscribers is selling a property and naturally wants to keep Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to a minimum. The sale won’t go through until next tax year, but is there a way to use the current
year’s annual exemption to lower the tax bill?
Published 17.02.2011
The new tax year starts in April 2024, at which time the capital gains tax (CGT) annual exemption will be cut by half. How can you use your current exemption to reduce tax on later gains?
Published 05.03.2024