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CGT on property sale

steven13
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CGT on property sale

Postby steven13 » Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:26 am

I am in the process of selling a property which was originally my private residence but has in recent years been let. I have calculated (based on time apportionment) that part of the overall gain which relates to the period of letting. That part of the gain is below the CGT annual allowance. Following completion of the sale at the end of this month do I need to advise HMRC within 30 days or take any other immediate action?

bd6759
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Re: CGT on property sale

Postby bd6759 » Sun Aug 30, 2020 11:41 am

Yes. The 30 day return is required even although the return shows no tax to pay.

maths
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Re: CGT on property sale

Postby maths » Sun Aug 30, 2020 6:51 pm

bd, more your scene than mine, but if there is no notional CGT to pay then no return is required?

FA 2019 Sch 2 para 3(1) is subject to para. (3)(a) which refers to para 4.

bd6759
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Re: CGT on property sale

Postby bd6759 » Mon Aug 31, 2020 10:41 am

Maths.. I agree.

I was lazy and followed the flowchart on the RossMartin website. Whilst it’s a useful resource, it’s not always right.

OP. HMRC guidance is here
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/get-ready-for-changes-to-capital-gains-tax-payment-for-uk-property-sales


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