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Confirm scope and gather inputs
Confirm UK residency status and the tax year, then collect for every disposal the acquisition cost, acquisition and disposal dates, proceeds, and asset type.
Watch for: If acquisition cost or residency status is unknown, STOP and request evidence rather than guessing. Where basic vs higher rate is unclear, default to the higher rate (conservative).
Identify every chargeable disposal
List all disposals in the year: sales, gifts, crypto sold for fiat, crypto swapped for another token, and crypto spent on goods or services. Value gifts and connected-person transfers at market value.
Watch for: A crypto-to-crypto swap and a gift are both disposals at market value, but a transfer between the client's own wallets is not. The disposal date is the contract date, not completion.
TCGA s.28; HMRC CG12100 (Cryptoassets Manual)
Compute the gain or loss per asset
For each disposal take proceeds (or market value) less allowable costs: original acquisition cost, incidental acquisition costs (stamp duty, legal, survey), enhancement expenditure, and incidental disposal costs.
Every figure is drawn from this Tax Guide and cited to its source.
Basic rate taxpayer
18%TCGA 1992
Higher/additional rate
24%TCGA 1992
BADR qualifying gains (2025-26)
14%TCGA s.169H
BADR qualifying gains (2026-27)
18%Finance Act 2025
BADR lifetime limit
£1,000,000TCGA 1992
2024-25 individuals
£3,000TCGA 1992
2024-25 individuals
£3,000TCGA 1992
2025-26 trustees
£1,500TCGA 1992
Last months always exempt
9 monthsTCGA s.222-226
Letting relief cap
£40,000
Reviewed against the cited tax authorities by James Power on 2026-06-03.
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Section 1 Quick Reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Tax | Capital Gains Tax (CGT) |
| Currency | GBP only |
| Tax year | 6 April to 5 April |
| Primary legislation | Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (TCGA 1992) |
| Supporting legislation | Finance Act 2024 (rate changes from 30 Oct 2024); Finance Act 2024 BADR/IR two-step uplift; Autumn Budget 2024; TCGA ss. 1H, 1I (rates); TCGA s. 222-226 (PPR); TCGA s. 169H-169S (BADR); TCGA ss. 104, 106A, 107 (share matching) |
| Tax authority | HMRC |
| Filing portal | HMRC Self Assessment Online |
| Filing deadline | 31 January following the tax year (SA return); 60 days for UK residential property (CGT on UK Property return) |
| SA108 form | Capital Gains Tax Summary supplementary pages to SA100 |
| HMRC crypto guidance | HMRC CG12100+ (Cryptoassets Manual) |
| Validated by | Verified by James Power on 2026-06-03 |
| Skill version | 2.0 |
Three-Year Headline Rate Comparison
| Item | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Exempt Amount (individuals) | £3,000 | £3,000 | £3,000 |
| AEA (trustees) | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
| Non-residential CGT (basic / higher) | 10% / 20% pre-30 Oct 2024; 18% / 24% from 30 Oct 2024 | 18% / 24% | 18% / 24% |
| Residential property CGT (basic / higher) | 18% / 24% | 18% / 24% | 18% / 24% |
| BADR rate (up to £1m lifetime) | 10% | 14% | 18% |
| Investors' Relief rate | 10% | 14% | 18% |
| Investors' Relief lifetime limit | £10m → £1m (dropped 30 Oct 2024) | £1m | £1m |
| Carried interest (fund managers) | 28% | 32% (transitional from Apr 2025) | Reclassified as trading income (income tax rates; no CGT treatment) from Apr 2026 |
All rates frozen across the three-year window unless explicitly shown changing.
6 April 2024 to 29 October 2024
| Asset type | Basic rate | Higher / additional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Residential property (non-PPR) | 18% | 24% |
| Other assets (shares, crypto, non-residential) | 10% | 20% |
| BADR qualifying gains | 10% | 10% |
| Investors' Relief qualifying gains | 10% | 10% |
30 October 2024 to 5 April 2025
| Asset type | Basic rate | Higher / additional rate |
|---|---|---|
| All assets (residential and non-residential) | 18% | 24% |
| BADR qualifying gains | 10% | 10% |
| Investors' Relief qualifying gains | 10% | 10% |
2025-26 rates
| Asset type | Basic rate | Higher / additional rate |
|---|---|---|
| All assets | 18% | 24% |
| BADR qualifying gains | 14% | 14% |
| Investors' Relief qualifying gains | 14% | 14% |
| Carried interest | 32% (transitional) | 32% (transitional) |
2026-27 rates
| Asset type | Basic rate | Higher / additional rate |
|---|---|---|
| All assets | 18% | 24% |
| BADR qualifying gains | 18% | 18% |
| Investors' Relief qualifying gains | 18% | 18% |
| Carried interest | Reclassified — taxed as trading income at income tax rates + Class 4 NIC. NO CGT treatment. | — |
AEA Historic and Frozen Range
| Tax year | Individuals | Trustees |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | £12,300 | £6,150 |
| 2023-24 | £6,000 | £3,000 |
| 2024-25 | £3,000 | £1,500 |
| 2025-26 | £3,000 | £1,500 |
| 2026-27 | £3,000 | £1,500 |
The £3,000 AEA is frozen across the full three-year planning window.
Two structural changes apply from 6 April 2026 that materially shift planning for business owners and fund managers:
BADR and Investors' Relief rates rise to 18% (the second step of the Finance Act 2024 two-step uplift: 10% → 14% → 18%). The lifetime limit remains £1m. After this step, BADR/IR effectively offer only a 6-percentage-point discount over the standard 24% higher rate — much narrower than the historic 14-point gap (10% vs 24%). Pre-6 April 2026 disposals at 14% remain valuable; clients with imminent exits should weigh acceleration.
Carried interest reclassified as trading income. From 6 April 2026, carried interest received by private fund managers is no longer a capital gain. It is taxed as trading income — subject to income tax (up to 45%) and Class 4 NIC. The 32% CGT rate that applied transitionally in 2025-26 is withdrawn. There is no CGT treatment available from this date.
Conservative Defaults
| Ambiguity | Default |
|---|---|
| Unknown acquisition cost | STOP — cannot compute gain |
| Unknown whether PPR applies | Do NOT apply PPR (taxable in full) |
| Unknown residency status | STOP — affects CGT liability |
| Unknown whether basic or higher rate | Compute at higher rate (conservative) |
| Unknown whether disposal is connected persons | Treat as connected (market value rule applies) |
| Unknown disposal date around 30 Oct 2024 | Use post-30 Oct rates (conservative) |
| Unknown disposal date around 6 Apr 2025 / 6 Apr 2026 BADR step | Use the LATER (higher) BADR rate |
CGT rates depend on where the gain falls relative to the basic rate band:
Share Matching Rules priority order
| Priority | Rule | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Same-day acquisitions | TCGA s. 105(1) |
| 2 | Acquisitions within 30 days AFTER disposal (bed and breakfasting rule) | TCGA s. 106A |
| 3 | Section 104 pool (average cost of all shares held) | TCGA s. 104 |
UK share disposals follow strict matching rules in this priority order:
The Section 104 pool is a rolling average cost of all shares of the same class in the same company:
Crypto CGT event treatment table
| Event | CGT Treatment |
|---|---|
| Selling crypto for fiat (GBP, USD, etc.) | Disposal — gain/loss computed |
| Exchanging one crypto for another | Disposal of the first crypto |
| Using crypto to pay for goods/services | Disposal at market value |
| Gifting crypto | Disposal at market value |
| Transfer between own wallets | NOT a disposal |
| Receiving airdrop (no consideration given) | Acquisition at zero cost |
| Mining/staking rewards | Income when received; acquisition cost = income value |
| DeFi lending | Depends on terms — may or may not be disposal |
From 2024-25, SA108 includes dedicated crypto boxes:
Partial PPR Relief table
| Period | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Periods of occupation as main residence | Exempt |
| Last 9 months of ownership (regardless of occupation) | Always exempt (deemed occupation) |
| Periods of absence due to employment (up to 4 years) | Exempt if resided before and after |
| Periods of overseas employment (any length) | Exempt if resided before and after |
| Letting relief | Up to £40,000 if part of PPR was let as residential accommodation |
| Garden/grounds | Exempt up to 0.5 hectares (or larger if appropriate to the property) |
BADR feature table
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lifetime limit | £1,000,000 (unchanged across 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27) |
| Rate — pre-6 Apr 2025 | 10% |
| Rate — 6 Apr 2025 to 5 Apr 2026 | 14% |
| Rate — from 6 Apr 2026 | 18% |
| Qualifying assets | Shares in a trading company (5% holding, 2-year ownership, officer/employee); sole trader/partnership business |
| Claim deadline | 1st anniversary of 31 January following tax year of disposal |
| Interaction with AEA | AEA used first; BADR applies to remaining gain |
Investors' Relief feature table
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lifetime limit | £10m before 30 Oct 2024; £1m from 30 Oct 2024 onwards |
| Rate — pre-6 Apr 2025 | 10% |
| Rate — 6 Apr 2025 to 5 Apr 2026 | 14% |
| Rate — from 6 Apr 2026 | 18% |
| Qualifying conditions | Newly issued ordinary shares in unlisted trading company; held ≥3 years; subscriber must not be an employee/officer |
Investors' Relief tracks BADR on rates but applies to external investors (non-employees) in qualifying unlisted trading companies.
Carried interest treatment table
| Period | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Pre-Apr 2025 | 28% CGT rate |
| 6 Apr 2025 onwards (transitional) | 32% CGT rate |
| From 6 Apr 2026 | Reclassified as trading income — taxed at income tax rates (up to 45%) plus Class 4 NIC. No CGT treatment. |
Carried interest is out of scope for SA108 from 2026-27 — it migrates to SA103 (self-employment) / employment pages depending on structure.
60-Day Property CGT reporting feature table
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applies to | Disposals of UK residential property by UK residents (where CGT is due) and ALL disposals by non-residents |
| Deadline | 60 days from completion of the sale |
| Form | CGT on UK Property return (online HMRC service) |
| Payment | CGT due with the 60-day return (payment on account) |
| SA return | Still required — CGT on UK Property return is reported on SA108, with credit for CGT already paid |
| Penalty for late reporting | £100 (initial); further penalties accrue |
| Exemption from reporting | If no CGT due (e.g. full PPR relief applies) — reporting still recommended |
Loss Rules table
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Current year losses | Must be set against gains of the same year (even if this wastes the AEA) |
| Brought-forward losses | Used only to reduce gains to the AEA level (not below) |
| Carry forward | Indefinite |
| Carry back | Only on death (to the 3 previous tax years) |
| Connected person losses | Can only be set against gains from disposals to the same connected person |
| Negligible value claim | Treat asset as disposed of and reacquired at negligible value — creates an allowable loss |
| Claim deadline | 4 years from end of tax year |
Disposal patterns table
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SHARE SALE, STOCK SALE, BROKER PAYOUT | Disposal — compute gain/loss | Match using share matching rules |
| PROPERTY SALE, SOLICITOR COMPLETION FUNDS | Disposal — compute gain/loss | 60-day reporting required for residential |
| BINANCE WITHDRAWAL, COINBASE SELL, CRYPTO SALE | Disposal — compute gain/loss | Match using crypto pool rules |
| GIFT OF SHARES, GIFT OF PROPERTY | Disposal at market value | Gift = disposal at MV for CGT |
| LIQUIDATION DISTRIBUTION, COMPANY WIND-UP | Disposal — capital distribution | May qualify for BADR if trading company |
| EIS DISPOSAL, SEIS DISPOSAL | Check relief conditions | May be exempt if held ≥3 years |
Acquisition cost evidence table
| Pattern | Classification |
|---|---|
| SHARE PURCHASE, BROKER BUY | Acquisition cost (add dealing fees) |
| STAMP DUTY, SDLT | Incidental acquisition cost |
| SOLICITOR FEES (acquisition) | Incidental acquisition cost |
| SURVEY, VALUATION (on purchase) | Incidental acquisition cost |
| RENOVATION (capital improvement) | Enhancement expenditure |
Input: Sold 1,000 shares on 15 November 2024 for £25,000. Section 104 pool average cost: £10 per share. No same-day or 30-day matching. Basic rate taxpayer with £5,000 unused basic rate band.
Computation:
Proceeds: £25,000
Cost (1,000 × £10): £10,000
Gain: £15,000
Less AEA: £3,000
Taxable gain: £12,000
Rate (post-30 Oct): 18% basic / 24% higher
Basic rate portion: £5,000 × 18% = £900
Higher rate portion: £7,000 × 24% = £1,680
Total CGT: £2,580
Input: Sold 0.5 BTC on 1 February 2025 for £20,000. BTC Section 104 pool: 2 BTC at average cost £8,000 per BTC. No same-day or 30-day match.
Computation:
Proceeds: £20,000
Cost (0.5 × £8,000): £4,000
Gain: £16,000
Less AEA: £3,000
Taxable gain: £13,000
Rate (post-30 Oct): 18%/24% depending on income
Input: Owned house 10 years. Lived in it for 6 years, let it for 4 years. Total gain £200,000.
Computation:
Exempt (PPR): 6 years + last 9 months = 6.75 years
Total ownership: 10 years
PPR fraction: 6.75/10 = 67.5%
PPR exempt: £200,000 × 67.5% = £135,000
Chargeable: £200,000 - £135,000 = £65,000
Letting relief: lower of (a) £40,000, (b) PPR exempt amount, (c) chargeable letting gain = £40,000
Chargeable after letting relief: £65,000 - £40,000 = £25,000
Less AEA: £3,000
Taxable: £22,000
Scenario: Sole trader sells qualifying trading business for a gain of £900,000 (all within £1m BADR lifetime limit; no other gains in year; AEA available).
The same disposal is modelled across three completion dates to show the cost of delay:
Gain: £900,000
Less AEA: £3,000
Taxable BADR gain: £897,000
BADR rate change table
| Completion date | Tax year | BADR rate | CGT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 April 2025 | 2024-25 | 10% | £89,700 |
| 5 April 2026 | 2025-26 | 14% | £125,580 |
| 6 April 2026 | 2026-27 | 18% | £161,460 |
Real cost of delay:
Planning implication: where a sale is commercially imminent and BADR-qualifying, completing before 6 April of the relevant rate-step year materially reduces tax. Conversely, where the deal is dependent on commercial readiness, the cost of slipping a tax year should be quantified for the client before completion is timed.
Input: Sole trader sells business for £500,000 gain. Owned >2 years. Claims BADR. Disposes before 6 April 2025.
Computation:
Gain: £500,000
Less AEA: £3,000
Taxable: £497,000
BADR rate: 10% (pre-6 Apr 2025)
CGT: £49,700
Within £1M lifetime limit. Deduct £500,000 from remaining lifetime allowance.
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Watch for: Never compute a gain without the acquisition cost. Only capital improvements count as enhancement, not repairs.
TCGA 1992
Apply share and crypto matching rules
Where shares or crypto of the same class are disposed of, match in strict order: same-day acquisitions, then acquisitions within 30 days after the disposal, then the Section 104 pool (average cost). Keep a separate pool per company or token.
Watch for: The 30-day bed and breakfasting match overrides the pool and blocks crystallising a loss while keeping the same position. A repurchase inside an ISA does not trigger the 30-day rule.
TCGA ss.104, 105(1), 106A; HMRC CRYPTO22200
Apply Principal Private Residence relief
For a main residence, exempt the fraction of the gain covering actual occupation plus the final period of ownership, then apply letting relief where part was let as residential accommodation.
Watch for: The final period, letting-relief cap, and grounds limit are fixed thresholds (reference the fact keys). Do not apply PPR at all unless genuine main-residence occupation is evidenced.
TCGA s.222-226
Apply BADR or Investors' Relief on business disposals
For a qualifying trading business, a 5% trading-company shareholding, or qualifying external-investor shares, apply the reduced relief rate up to the lifetime limit, using the rate for the disposal's tax year.
Watch for: The rate is set by the disposal (contract) date, so watch the 6 April rate steps; the lifetime limit is shared across all such claims, and the annual exempt amount is used before the relief.
TCGA s.169H-169S, s.28; Finance Act 2024
Net losses and deduct the annual exempt amount
Set current-year losses against current-year gains first, then apply brought-forward losses only down to the annual exempt amount, then deduct the annual exempt amount to reach the taxable gain.
Watch for: Current-year losses must be used even if they waste the annual exempt amount; brought-forward losses never reduce gains below it; losses cannot be carried back except on death.
TCGA 1992
Apply the CGT rate by asset type and band
Allocate the taxable gain to the unused basic-rate band, charging the basic rate within the band and the higher rate above it, keeping residential property separate from other assets. Use post-30 October 2024 rates for disposals after that date.
Watch for: Do not apply the pre-30 October 2024 10%/20% rates to non-residential disposals made on or after 30 October 2024.
TCGA ss.1H, 1I
Handle 60-day UK property reporting
For a UK residential property disposal where CGT is due (and all disposals by non-residents), file the standalone CGT on UK Property return and pay within 60 days of completion, then still report the disposal on SA108 with credit for CGT already paid.
Watch for: Missing the 60-day window triggers an initial fixed penalty plus further penalties; full PPR relief removes the CGT but reporting is still advisable.
TMA 1970
Assemble the SA108 working paper and offer review
Summarise each disposal, the matching applied, reliefs and losses, the taxable gain and CGT by rate, mapping totals to the SA108 boxes (including crypto boxes 5.9A and 5.10A), and report losses to HMRC to preserve indefinite carry-forward. Present the output as an estimated working paper.
Watch for: This is a working paper, not a filed return; label every figure as estimated and pending professional sign-off before it is used to file.
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Add to your AIGarden/grounds exempt
Up to 0.5 hectaresTCGA s.222
Deadline
60 days from completionTCGA 1992
Late reporting penalty
£100 initialTMA 1970
Section 1 Quick Reference
| Field | Value | |---|---| | Country | United Kingdom | | Tax | Capital Gains Tax (CGT) | | Currency | GBP only | | Tax year | 6 April to 5 April | | Primary legislation | Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (TCGA 1992) | | Supporting legislation | Finance Act 2024 (rate changes from 30 Oct 2024); Finance Act 2024 BADR/IR two-step uplift; Autumn Budget 2024; TCGA ss. 1H, 1I (rates); TCGA s. 222-226 (PPR); TCGA s. 169H-169S (BADR); TCGA ss. 104, 106A, 107 (share matching) | | Tax authority | HMRC | | Filing portal | HMRC Self Assessment Online | | Filing deadline | 31 January following the tax year (SA return); 60 days for UK residential property (CGT on UK Property return) | | SA108 form | Capital Gains Tax Summary supplementary pages to SA100 | | HMRC crypto guidance | HMRC CG12100+ (Cryptoassets Manual) | | Validated by | Verified by James Power on 2026-06-03 | | Skill version | 2.0 |
Three-Year Headline Rate Comparison
| Item | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | |---|---|---|---| | Annual Exempt Amount (individuals) | £3,000 | £3,000 | £3,000 | | AEA (trustees) | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 | | Non-residential CGT (basic / higher) | 10% / 20% pre-30 Oct 2024; **18% / 24% from 30 Oct 2024** | **18% / 24%** | **18% / 24%** | | Residential property CGT (basic / higher) | 18% / 24% | 18% / 24% | 18% / 24% | | BADR rate (up to £1m lifetime) | **10%** | **14%** | **18%** | | Investors' Relief rate | **10%** | **14%** | **18%** | | Investors' Relief lifetime limit | £10m → £1m (dropped 30 Oct 2024) | £1m | £1m | | Carried interest (fund managers) | 28% | **32%** (transitional from Apr 2025) | **Reclassified as trading income (income tax rates; no CGT treatment) from Apr 2026** |
6 April 2024 to 29 October 2024
| Asset type | Basic rate | Higher / additional rate | |---|---|---| | Residential property (non-PPR) | 18% | 24% | | Other assets (shares, crypto, non-residential) | 10% | 20% | | BADR qualifying gains | 10% | 10% | | Investors' Relief qualifying gains | 10% | 10% |
30 October 2024 to 5 April 2025
| Asset type | Basic rate | Higher / additional rate | |---|---|---| | All assets (residential and non-residential) | **18%** | **24%** | | BADR qualifying gains | 10% | 10% | | Investors' Relief qualifying gains | 10% | 10% |
2025-26 rates
| Asset type | Basic rate | Higher / additional rate | |---|---|---| | All assets | 18% | 24% | | BADR qualifying gains | **14%** | **14%** | | Investors' Relief qualifying gains | **14%** | **14%** | | Carried interest | 32% (transitional) | 32% (transitional) |
2026-27 rates
| Asset type | Basic rate | Higher / additional rate | |---|---|---| | All assets | 18% | 24% | | BADR qualifying gains | **18%** | **18%** | | Investors' Relief qualifying gains | **18%** | **18%** | | Carried interest | **Reclassified — taxed as trading income at income tax rates + Class 4 NIC. NO CGT treatment.** | — |
AEA Historic and Frozen Range
| Tax year | Individuals | Trustees | |---|---|---| | 2022-23 | £12,300 | £6,150 | | 2023-24 | £6,000 | £3,000 | | 2024-25 | £3,000 | £1,500 | | 2025-26 | £3,000 | £1,500 | | 2026-27 | £3,000 | £1,500 |
Conservative Defaults
| Ambiguity | Default | |---|---| | Unknown acquisition cost | STOP — cannot compute gain | | Unknown whether PPR applies | Do NOT apply PPR (taxable in full) | | Unknown residency status | STOP — affects CGT liability | | Unknown whether basic or higher rate | Compute at higher rate (conservative) | | Unknown whether disposal is connected persons | Treat as connected (market value rule applies) | | Unknown disposal date around 30 Oct 2024 | Use post-30 Oct rates (conservative) | | Unknown disposal date around 6 Apr 2025 / 6 Apr 2026 BADR step | Use the LATER (higher) BADR rate |
Basic CGT Calculation
Disposal proceeds (or market value if gift/connected person) Less: Allowable costs - Original acquisition cost - Incidental acquisition costs (stamp duty, legal fees, survey) - Enhancement expenditure (capital improvements) - Incidental disposal costs (estate agent, legal, advertising) = Chargeable gain (or allowable loss) Less: Annual Exempt Amount (£3,000) = Taxable gain Tax = Taxable gain × applicable rate (based on income band and disposal date)
Rate Band Allocation
Unused basic rate band = £50,270 - taxable income (after personal allowance) If gain fits within unused basic rate band → basic rate CGT (18%) If gain exceeds unused basic rate band → split: 18% within band, 24% on excess
Share Matching Rules priority order
| Priority | Rule | Reference | |---|---|---| | 1 | Same-day acquisitions | TCGA s. 105(1) | | 2 | Acquisitions within 30 days AFTER disposal (bed and breakfasting rule) | TCGA s. 106A | | 3 | Section 104 pool (average cost of all shares held) | TCGA s. 104 |
Section 104 pool calculation
Pool cost = total cost of all acquisitions Pool quantity = total shares held Average cost per share = Pool cost ÷ Pool quantity
On disposal allowable cost
allowable cost = number of shares sold × average cost per share
30-day rule
If you sell shares and repurchase the same shares within 30 days, the disposal is matched to the repurchase — NOT the Section 104 pool. This prevents crystallising a gain/loss while retaining the same economic position. Applies to: shares, securities, crypto assets (per HMRC guidance CRYPTO22200).HMRC guidance CRYPTO22200
HMRC crypto treatment
HMRC treats cryptoassets as property for CGT purposes (not currency). Each disposal is a chargeable event.
Crypto CGT event treatment table
| Event | CGT Treatment | |---|---| | Selling crypto for fiat (GBP, USD, etc.) | Disposal — gain/loss computed | | Exchanging one crypto for another | Disposal of the first crypto | | Using crypto to pay for goods/services | Disposal at market value | | Gifting crypto | Disposal at market value | | Transfer between own wallets | NOT a disposal | | Receiving airdrop (no consideration given) | Acquisition at zero cost | | Mining/staking rewards | Income when received; acquisition cost = income value | | DeFi lending | Depends on terms — may or may not be disposal |
Crypto matching rules
Same as share matching rules: same-day → 30-day → Section 104 pool. Each crypto token type has its own pool (e.g. separate pools for BTC, ETH, SOL).
Full PPR relief
If a property has been your only or main residence throughout ownership, the entire gain is exempt from CGT.
Partial PPR Relief table
| Period | Treatment | |---|---| | Periods of occupation as main residence | Exempt | | Last 9 months of ownership (regardless of occupation) | Always exempt (deemed occupation) | | Periods of absence due to employment (up to 4 years) | Exempt if resided before and after | | Periods of overseas employment (any length) | Exempt if resided before and after | | Letting relief | Up to £40,000 if part of PPR was let as residential accommodation | | Garden/grounds | Exempt up to 0.5 hectares (or larger if appropriate to the property) |
Nominal occupation challenge
HMRC may challenge PPR claims where occupation was nominal (e.g. a few weeks). Must demonstrate genuine occupation as main residence — utility bills, electoral roll, correspondence address.
BADR feature table
| Feature | Detail | |---|---| | Lifetime limit | £1,000,000 (unchanged across 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27) | | Rate — pre-6 Apr 2025 | **10%** | | Rate — 6 Apr 2025 to 5 Apr 2026 | **14%** | | Rate — from 6 Apr 2026 | **18%** | | Qualifying assets | Shares in a trading company (5% holding, 2-year ownership, officer/employee); sole trader/partnership business | | Claim deadline | 1st anniversary of 31 January following tax year of disposal | | Interaction with AEA | AEA used first; BADR applies to remaining gain |
Two-step uplift basis
The two-step uplift (10% → 14% → 18%) is set by Finance Act 2024 following the Autumn Budget 2024.Finance Act 2024
Investors' Relief feature table
| Feature | Detail | |---|---| | Lifetime limit | £10m before 30 Oct 2024; **£1m from 30 Oct 2024 onwards** | | Rate — pre-6 Apr 2025 | **10%** | | Rate — 6 Apr 2025 to 5 Apr 2026 | **14%** | | Rate — from 6 Apr 2026 | **18%** | | Qualifying conditions | Newly issued ordinary shares in unlisted trading company; held ≥3 years; subscriber must not be an employee/officer |
Carried interest treatment table
| Period | Treatment | |---|---| | Pre-Apr 2025 | 28% CGT rate | | 6 Apr 2025 onwards (transitional) | **32% CGT rate** | | From 6 Apr 2026 | **Reclassified as trading income — taxed at income tax rates (up to 45%) plus Class 4 NIC. No CGT treatment.** |
60-Day Property CGT reporting feature table
| Feature | Detail | |---|---| | Applies to | Disposals of UK residential property by UK residents (where CGT is due) and ALL disposals by non-residents | | Deadline | 60 days from completion of the sale | | Form | CGT on UK Property return (online HMRC service) | | Payment | CGT due with the 60-day return (payment on account) | | SA return | Still required — CGT on UK Property return is reported on SA108, with credit for CGT already paid | | Penalty for late reporting | £100 (initial); further penalties accrue | | Exemption from reporting | If no CGT due (e.g. full PPR relief applies) — reporting still recommended |
Loss Rules table
| Rule | Detail | |---|---| | Current year losses | Must be set against gains of the same year (even if this wastes the AEA) | | Brought-forward losses | Used only to reduce gains to the AEA level (not below) | | Carry forward | Indefinite | | Carry back | Only on death (to the 3 previous tax years) | | Connected person losses | Can only be set against gains from disposals to the same connected person | | Negligible value claim | Treat asset as disposed of and reacquired at negligible value — creates an allowable loss | | Claim deadline | 4 years from end of tax year |
Reporting losses
Losses must be reported to HMRC to be available for carry forward. Use SA108 or write to HMRC. Time limit: 4 years from end of the tax year in which the loss arose.
Disposal patterns table
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes | |---|---|---| | SHARE SALE, STOCK SALE, BROKER PAYOUT | Disposal — compute gain/loss | Match using share matching rules | | PROPERTY SALE, SOLICITOR COMPLETION FUNDS | Disposal — compute gain/loss | 60-day reporting required for residential | | BINANCE WITHDRAWAL, COINBASE SELL, CRYPTO SALE | Disposal — compute gain/loss | Match using crypto pool rules | | GIFT OF SHARES, GIFT OF PROPERTY | Disposal at market value | Gift = disposal at MV for CGT | | LIQUIDATION DISTRIBUTION, COMPANY WIND-UP | Disposal — capital distribution | May qualify for BADR if trading company | | EIS DISPOSAL, SEIS DISPOSAL | Check relief conditions | May be exempt if held ≥3 years |
Acquisition cost evidence table
| Pattern | Classification | |---|---| | SHARE PURCHASE, BROKER BUY | Acquisition cost (add dealing fees) | | STAMP DUTY, SDLT | Incidental acquisition cost | | SOLICITOR FEES (acquisition) | Incidental acquisition cost | | SURVEY, VALUATION (on purchase) | Incidental acquisition cost | | RENOVATION (capital improvement) | Enhancement expenditure |
BADR rate change table
| Completion date | Tax year | BADR rate | CGT | |---|---|---|---| | 5 April 2025 | 2024-25 | **10%** | **£89,700** | | 5 April 2026 | 2025-26 | **14%** | **£125,580** | | 6 April 2026 | 2026-27 | **18%** | **£161,460** |
Non-resident CGT liability
From April 2015, non-UK residents are liable to CGT on disposals of UK residential property. From April 2019, extended to all UK land and property (including commercial). Non-residents get the same AEA as UK residents.
Bed and ISA rule
Selling shares and immediately repurchasing within an ISA wrapper: the 30-day rule does NOT apply to ISA acquisitions. The disposal is matched to the Section 104 pool, and the ISA acquisition starts with a fresh cost base.
Spouse transfer rule
Transfers between spouses/civil partners are at no gain/no loss. The receiving spouse inherits the original cost base. This can be used to utilise both AEAs.
Death and CGT
No CGT on death. Assets pass to the estate at market value at date of death (probate value). This effectively wipes out any accrued gain.
Rate determination by disposal date
The rate is set by the date of disposal (generally the date of unconditional contract under TCGA s. 28), not the completion date. Conditional contracts crystallise on the date the last condition is satisfied. Where a contract is exchanged shortly before a rate-step date, evidence of the contract date should be retained for HMRC.TCGA s. 28
Carried interest transition rule
Carry receipts arising on or after 6 April 2026 fall fully within the trading income regime, regardless of when the underlying fund or carry vehicle was set up. Pre-6 April 2026 receipts use the 32% transitional CGT rate.
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