Capital gains tax explained
- What you can sell or give away tax-free
- How to work out your capital gains tax bill
- Which? capital gains tax calculator
- Tax treatment of employee shares
- Capital gains tax when you pass on your home
What's in this guide
Capital gains tax allowances and rates
Find out what capital gains tax is and when it's payable
How capital gains are taxed
Four key steps to working out what capital gains tax you need to pay
Capital gains tax calculator
Use our straightforward capital gains tax calculator to work out your CGT bill
Capital gains tax and possessions
Not all gains you make from the sale of possessions attract CGT, some are tax-free
Capital gains tax and property
Gains you make on your main home are normally tax-free
Capital gains tax on shares
There are special rules concerning CGT and gains made from the sale of shares
Capital gains tax if you own a business
If you are selling a business you might qualify for entrepreneurs' allowance
Capital gains tax tips
Essential points to remember about capital gains tax (CGT)