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What Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is, how to work it out, current CGT rates and how to pay.
Capital Gains Tax is a tax on the profit when you sell (or ‘dispose of’)…
You pay Capital Gains Tax on the gain when you sell (or ‘dispose of’):…
You only have to pay Capital Gains Tax on your overall gains above your…
There are special rules for Capital Gains Tax on gifts or assets you…
You need to pay Capital Gains Tax when you sell an asset if your total…
You do not get a bill for Capital Gains Tax. You must work out if your…
You pay a different rate of tax on gains from residential property than…
You can report losses on a chargeable asset to HM Revenue and Customs…
You need to collect records to work out your gains and fill in your tax…
Your gain is usually the difference between what you paid for your asset…
Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector Equality Duty.
Find out about annual tax-free allowances for property or trading income and if you qualify.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
Advice for institutions on the financial support young people may be able to access to help them participate in education and training.
Find out about Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on leasehold properties.
Help with term-time accommodation when you're studying away from home - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim.
How to account for VAT if you supply caravans and houseboats, or you're a caravan site operator, or you provide mooring facilities for houseboats.
How to claim a refund on tax and personal allowances on UK income if you're not resident in the UK on form R43.
Check if you have to pay the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge from 1 April 2021 for buyers of residential property in England and Northern Ireland who are not resident in the UK.
If you're a Lifetime ISA manager, find out when you need to calculate withdrawal charges, how much it will be and what happens if an investor appeals a charge.
Find out when transactions involving land and buildings are exempt from VAT.
How to account for VAT if you’re a contractor or subcontractor installing energy-saving materials and grant-funded heating equipment.
Find out what VAT should be charged on supplies of fuel and power if you're a supplier or a user.
Learn more about your responsibilities if you're running a small business including registration, tax returns, record keeping, tax bills and payments.
As a landlord, find out if the leaseholders in your block have the right to take over management of your building, and the process they must go through to do this
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re converting an existing building into a dwelling.
Checks you must make before you open an ISA for an investor.
Get help as a local authority with the rollout of chargepoint infrastructure and other electric vehicle information.
What happens when you opt to tax (charge VAT on) land and buildings, when you need permission and when to notify HMRC about your decision.
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