Capital
Gains Tax Advice is an everyday necessity as it’s a tax charge payable on
an increase in value on the possessions we own.
These possessions could range from shares to antiques, second homes etc.
The tax is payable when you sale or give them away.
Year on year the capital gains tax
allowances and rates vary therefore it is important to seek Capital Gains Tax
Advice from a professional Tax Accountant.
The difference in tax rates between UK
income tax at 50% and Capital Gains Tax at 18% is unsustainable. Sooner or
later the government will seek to close the gap but if only it was entirely
that simple. UK Chancellors past and present have for many years been trying to
simplify the Capital Gains Tax system only to end up making it more complex.
Whilst seeking capital
gains tax advice and planning it is vital to take all taxes into account,
not just the one you are trying to avoid! There is no point doing one thing to
save inheritance tax if at the same time by taking this action you
inadvertently give yourself a capital gains tax liability. Capital gains tax
rate is much lower than income tax rate but with careful capital gains tax
advice and planning, one can further reduce the CGT bill. There are several
ways by which Capital Gains Tax may be reduced, legally of course. This
requires good advanced Capital Gains Tax Advice and planning, rather than
reacting to a tax event.
Whether you have inherited assets, bought a
second home or you have developed an extensive investment portfolio, you will
need to consider the getting Capital
Gains Tax Advice (CGT) upon a disposal. Professional advice should always
be sought before transferring or selling an asset as CGT liabilities can be
deferred, mitigated or even prevented with the right planning. The experienced
and professional Capital Gains Tax advisors can guide you through your
sometimes complex obligations, provide a personal planning strategy, ensuring complete compliance with all your
legal obligations is ensured.
Most people are aware that gains made on
the sale of their own home should be exempt from Capital Gains Tax, but where
more than one property is held or occupied, even if one is rented,
complications can arise. With our Capital Gains Tax Advice we can help you
identify how to ensure the receipt of the maximum relief.
There are several other issues that will
affect the relief that may apply. In addition there will also be a number of
other tax implications and charges that may be applicable when considering
Capital Gains Tax.
Our Capital
Gains Tax Advice can assist you on:
• Retiring or selling your business –
securing benefits from entrepreneur’s relief
• Reinvestment of proceeds already gained
into qualifying investments
• Income tax deduction on overlooked
relief’s
• Identifying the types of reliefs
available to you
Contact us today to discuss how you are
affected by the implications of UK CGT and how we can help.