Capital gains tax catches out anyone selling property, shares or a business without planning ahead. Our books and eBooks make it clear, showing what is taxable, what reliefs apply, and how to keep your bill as low as the rules allow.

How capital gains tax works

You pay capital gains tax on the profit when you dispose of an asset, not on the full amount you receive. Our guides explain the annual capital gains tax allowance, the rates that apply to different assets and taxpayers, and how to calculate a gain correctly, with clear worked examples.

Capital gains tax on property

Second homes, buy-to-lets and inherited property can all trigger a charge. We explain capital gains tax on property, how private residence relief protects your main home, lettings relief, and the strict 60-day deadline for reporting and paying on UK residential property.

Reliefs that reduce your bill

The right relief can save thousands. Our guides cover business asset disposal relief, gift holdover relief, and the use of losses and spousal transfers, so you and your clients can plan disposals in the most tax-efficient way.

For individuals and advisers alike

From a one-off share sale to a complex property disposal, our capital gains tax guides scale to the task. Individuals get clear, jargon-free explanations, while accountants and advisers get the detail, rates and reliefs they need to plan disposals and file accurate returns for their clients.

Report and pay with confidence

Getting the reporting right matters as much as the calculation. Written by specialists and kept current as part of the Lefebvre Group, our capital gains tax guides help you meet every deadline and claim every relief you are entitled to.