What is Capital Gains Tax?
CGT is charged on the gain when you dispose of an asset that has increased in value. You pay tax on the gain, not the full sale price. Common examples include residential and buy-to-let property, shares, business assets and cryptoassets.
A disposal isn’t always a sale. Gifting or exchanging an asset, or certain transfers such as a divorce settlement, can also trigger CGT. Losses can often be set against gains in the same year or carried forward. Companies don’t pay CGT: their gains fall under Corporation Tax instead.
Benefits of working with a CGT specialist
Time savings in peak season
We handle your calculation during the busy Self Assessment period and property transaction spikes.
Lower risk of costly errors
Specialist review reduces miscalculations that lead to enquiries, penalties or unexpected bills.
Faster turnaround
We help you meet the 60-day property reporting deadline.
Confidentiality and security
GDPR-compliant, secure processes at every stage.
Areas of CGT we cover
| Area | What we handle |
|---|---|
| Residential property | 60-day returns, allowable costs and Private Residence Relief |
| Buy-to-let and additional properties | Improvement expenditure, letting history and changes of use |
| Shares and investments | Section 104 pooling and bed-and-breakfasting rules |
| Business asset disposals | Gain computations and Business Asset Disposal Relief |
| Cryptoassets | Disposals, staking and swaps across wallets and exchanges |
| Gifts of assets | Valuations and Gift Hold-Over Relief |
| Trusts and estates | Computations for trustees and personal representatives |
| Non-UK residents | Non-Resident CGT on UK property |
| Divorce and separation | Transfers between separating spouses and civil partners |
| Loss relief tracking | Carrying forward and offsetting losses correctly |
Our process
Initial consultation
We discuss your disposal and agree how we’ll work together.
Secure data submission
You upload your information through a secure, GDPR-compliant portal.
Computation and specialist review
We prepare the calculation and apply a second-review quality check.
Quality-checked output
You receive a clear, reviewed computation for your records or HMRC.
Filing preparation support
We help prepare SA108 pages or the 60-day property return.
Ongoing support
Your account manager stays available for questions and future disposals.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for reporting CGT on UK property?
UK residents who dispose of residential property with a CGT liability must report and pay within 60 days of completion.
Do I pay CGT if I don’t sell an asset?
Not usually. CGT is triggered by a disposal, such as a sale, gift, exchange or certain transfers.
Do you handle CGT for non-UK residents?
Yes, including Non-Resident CGT on UK land and property.
What information do you need?
Acquisition and disposal details and dates, costs, improvement expenditure, relief claims and ownership structure. We give you a simple checklist.
Which reliefs might reduce my liability?
Private Residence Relief, Business Asset Disposal Relief, Gift Hold-Over Relief, Rollover Relief and Incorporation Relief may apply. We assess eligibility every time.