{"id":16080,"date":"2026-04-06T11:19:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T05:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/uk\/?p=16080"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:59:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:29:39","slug":"capital-gain-tax-allowance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/uk\/resources\/blogs\/capital-gain-tax-allowance\/","title":{"rendered":"Capital Gains Tax Allowance UK: How to Lower Your CGT Bill in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16080\" class=\"elementor elementor-16080\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c34a537 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6c34a537\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67797eaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67797eaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Understanding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is essential if you are selling property, shares, or business assets in the UK and want to reduce your tax liability. With reduced allowances and tighter compliance rules, managing capital gains has become more important than ever.<\/p><p>Whether you are disposing of property, shares, or business assets, a structured approach to capital gains tax planning can help reduce liability and avoid costly errors. This is particularly relevant as the capital gains tax increase in recent years has significantly reduced tax-free thresholds.<\/p><p>This guide explains the latest Capital Gains Tax allowance UK updates, how CGT is calculated, and practical ways businesses can reduce their tax exposure while staying compliant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c21b564 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c21b564\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Capital Gains Tax?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0b9d9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0b9d9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Capital Gains Tax is collected on the profit (gain) made when you sell an asset that has increased in value. In simple terms, it is a tax on capital gain, not on the total sale amount.<\/p><p>It applies to:<\/p><ul><li>Investment property (buy-to-let, second homes)<\/li><li>Shares and investments<\/li><li>Business assets<\/li><li>Cryptoassets<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>CGT is not applied to total proceeds \u2014 only the gain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-528b1477 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"528b1477\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When Capital Gains Tax Applies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18016e7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18016e7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>CGT is triggered when you dispose of an asset and make a profit. A disposal is not limited to selling; it can also include:<\/p><ul><li>Gifting an asset<\/li><li>Exchanging assets<\/li><li>Transferring ownership<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>Any asset you own that has value (such as property, shares, or investments) may be subject to CGT when disposed of.<\/p><p>Understanding when a disposal triggers CGT can sometimes be confusing, especially when dealing with gifts, transfers, or multiple assets. Even small errors in identifying taxable events can lead to incorrect reporting or unexpected tax liabilities.<\/p><p>To avoid these issues, many businesses choose to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/uk\/services\/tax-outsourcing\/\">outsource tax preparation services<\/a>\u00a0to ensure accurate calculations, proper reporting, and full compliance with HMRC requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1e3908 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b1e3908\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Capital Gains Tax Rates UK (2026 Update)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4ff03b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4ff03b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The amount of Capital Gains Tax you pay in the UK depends on your income level and the type of asset being disposed of.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/capital-gains-tax-rates-and-allowances\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Current CGT charges<\/a>\u00a0vary depending on your tax band and the type of asset.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Asset Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Basic Rate Taxpayer<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Higher Rate Taxpayer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Residential Property<\/td><td>18%<\/td><td>24%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assets Other Than Residential Property<\/td><td>10%<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Understanding how these capital gains rates apply to your income band is essential for accurate tax planning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab158b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab158b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Example:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f1bcd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f1bcd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If your taxable income is \u00a340,000 and you make a \u00a320,000 gain:<\/p><ul><li>Part of the gain may be taxed at 18%<\/li><li>The remaining portion may be taxed at 24%<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>This means careful income planning can directly affect how much CGT you pay.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f05041d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f05041d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Capital Gain Tax Allowance UK<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57b13e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57b13e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Understanding capital gains tax allowances is crucial for reducing your liability legally. The current annual exempt amount is \u00a33,000 per individual.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edc8c39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"edc8c39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Rules:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-732e5d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"732e5d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Understanding the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/capital-gains-tax\/allowances\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">capital gains tax allowance rules<\/a>\u00a0is essential to make the most of your tax-free limit and avoid unnecessary tax payments.<\/p><ul><li>Applies per individual (not per asset), meaning total gains are combined<\/li><li>Cannot be carried forward to future tax years<\/li><li>Must be used within the same tax year, or it is lost<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0f337 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d0f337\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Example:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5510c9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5510c9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Total Gain<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a320,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Less Allowance<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a33,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Taxable Gain<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a317,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>With the allowance significantly reduced in recent years, even small gains can now result in a tax liability, making planning more important than ever.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-038647d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"038647d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Capital Gains Tax is Calculated<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c3cb3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c3cb3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>CGT follows a structured calculation process:<\/p><ol><li>Calculate total gain (sale price minus purchase price)<\/li><li>Deduct allowable costs such as legal fees and improvements<\/li><li>Apply the annual allowance<\/li><li>Apply the relevant CGT rate based on income<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87081c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87081c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Example<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eece8bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eece8bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Purchase Price<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a3100,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Sale Price<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a3180,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Gain<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a380,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Less Allowance<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a33,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Taxable Gain<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a377,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>CGT (24%)<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a318,480<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Accurate calculation is essential, as missing allowable costs or applying incorrect rates can significantly increase your tax liability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c530a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c530a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Capital Gains Tax on Property<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70e6e9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70e6e9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>CGT commonly applies to rental properties and second homes. These assets are subject to higher capital gains tax percentage rates compared to other investments.<\/p><p>With property transactions increasing, many investors are feeling the impact of the ongoing capital gains tax increase measures introduced by HMRC.<\/p><p>This is especially important for businesses involved in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/uk\/industries\/real-estate\/\">real estate accounting<\/a>, where multiple property transactions can significantly impact overall tax liability. Proper planning ensures that gains are calculated accurately and reported on time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d7f759 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d7f759\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Rules:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4adedd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4adedd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>No Private Residence Relief (unless previously lived in)<\/li><li>Must report and pay CGT within 60 days of completion<\/li><li>Higher CGT rates apply (18% \/ 24%)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99451ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"99451ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Example (Rental Property):<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c12b1e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c12b1e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Gain<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a390,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Allowance<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a33,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Taxable Gain<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a387,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>CGT @ 24%<\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a320,880<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>For businesses and property investors managing multiple assets, structured tax planning is essential to minimise exposure and maintain cash flow efficiency.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a05a8fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a05a8fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Capital Gains Tax Reporting &amp; Deadlines<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-479af8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"479af8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding when and how to report capital gains tax is critical to staying compliant and avoiding excessive fines. Missing deadlines can result in increased expenses and HMRC inspections.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19cf71a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19cf71a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key deadlines:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5778ece elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5778ece\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>UK property:<\/strong>\u00a0Report and pay within 60 days<\/li><li><strong>Self Assessment:<\/strong>\u00a031 January following the tax year<\/li><li><strong>Loss claims:<\/strong>\u00a0Within 4 years<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>Reporting requirements may vary for non-residents, particularly when disposing of UK property or assets. For a detailed breakdown, read our guide on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/uk\/resources\/blogs\/capital-gains-tax-for-non-residents\/\">capital gains tax for non-residents<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-610bffc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"610bffc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Important notes:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21665f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21665f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Reporting may be required even if no tax is payable<\/li><li>Late reporting can lead to interest, fines, and penalties<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>With HMRC continuing to move towards digital tax systems, businesses must also adapt to new reporting requirements and processes. To better understand how these changes may affect your tax reporting, you can read our article on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/uk\/resources\/blogs\/hmrc-making-tax-digital-guide\/\">HMRC Making Tax Digital<\/a>, which explains the key updates and what businesses need to prepare for.<\/p><p>Staying compliant not only helps you avoid penalties but also ensures smoother financial management and long-term business stability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52f6c84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52f6c84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Capital Gains Tax Reliefs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0152db5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0152db5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Several HMRC-approved reliefs can reduce or defer CGT:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Private Residence Relief<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 no CGT on your main home<\/li><li><strong>Business Asset Disposal Relief<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Offers a reduced CGT rate (subject to current HMRC limits and updates).<\/li><li><strong>Gift Hold-Over Relief<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 defers tax on gifted assets<\/li><li><strong>Rollover Relief<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 defers tax when reinvesting<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>Using the right\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/capital-gains-tax-businesses\/relief\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">tax relief<\/a>\u00a0at the right time can lead to substantial tax savings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f10209c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f10209c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Capital Losses &amp; Carry Forward<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11c2163 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11c2163\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Capital losses can be used to reduce your capital gains tax liability and improve overall tax efficiency. It is important to understand how to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/capital-gains-tax\/losses\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">claim capital gains tax losses<\/a>\u00a0correctly to maximise your tax savings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32a51cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32a51cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Rules:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3638f33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3638f33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Losses can offset gains in the same tax year<\/li><li>Unused losses can be carried forward indefinitely<\/li><li>Must be reported to HMRC within 4 years<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>Proper use of losses can significantly reduce future CGT bills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58925ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58925ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical Strategies to Reduce Capital Gains Tax<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8be819d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8be819d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Reducing CGT legally requires planning and awareness. Here are key strategies:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Use Your Annual Allowance:\u00a0<\/strong>Make full use of your \u00a33,000 exemption each year to reduce taxable gains.<\/li><li><strong>Transfer Assets to a Spouse:\u00a0<\/strong>Spouse transfers are tax-free, allowing you to utilise both allowances and potentially lower tax rates.<\/li><li><strong>Offset Capital Losses:\u00a0<\/strong>Use losses from other investments to reduce your taxable gain.<\/li><li><strong>Time Your Disposal:\u00a0<\/strong>Delaying or advancing a sale can help you stay within a lower tax band.<\/li><li><strong>Use Tax-Efficient Investments:\u00a0<\/strong>ISAs and pensions allow gains to grow completely free from CGT.<\/li><li><strong>Claim All Allowable Costs:\u00a0<\/strong>Include legal fees, stamp duty, and improvement costs to reduce your gain.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ol><p>For growing businesses, these strategies often require ongoing financial tracking and expert oversight, which is why many organisations choose outsourced tax support to manage CGT efficiently.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcec100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dcec100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Capital Gains Tax Mistakes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49fb3e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49fb3e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Businesses and individuals commonly overpay Capital Gains Tax due to minor but significant mistakes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b6f0a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b6f0a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Mistakes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-792d13f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"792d13f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Misunderstanding CGT rates and how income affects them<\/li><li>Not using the annual allowance or spouse exemptions<\/li><li>Ignoring deductible costs such as legal fees, stamp duty, and improvements<\/li><li>Poor timing of asset sales, pushing gains into higher tax bands<\/li><li>Lack of long-term tax planning before disposal<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0812957 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0812957\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Real Impact<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6808eb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6808eb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Higher than necessary tax bills<\/li><li>Reduced overall investment returns<\/li><li>Cash flow issues due to unexpected tax liabilities<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>Avoiding these mistakes can lead to substantial tax savings and better financial outcomes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f2f4aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f2f4aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Capital Gains Tax Planning Checklist<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d613f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d613f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before disposing of any asset, following a structured checklist can help minimise your Capital Gains Tax liability and improve overall tax efficiency.<\/p><ol><li><strong>Use annual allowance:\u00a0<\/strong>Ensure you fully utilise your \u00a33,000 tax-free allowance each year to reduce taxable gains.<\/li><li><strong>Check tax band:\u00a0<\/strong>Review your income level, as it determines whether you pay CGT at basic or higher rates.<\/li><li><strong>Claim all costs:\u00a0<\/strong>Include allowable expenses such as legal fees, stamp duty, and improvement costs to lower your gain.<\/li><li><strong>Offset losses:\u00a0<\/strong>Use any capital losses to reduce taxable gains.<\/li><li><strong>Time disposal:\u00a0<\/strong>Plan the timing of sales to stay within lower tax bands and reduce liability.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ol><p>Effective planning is even more important due to tightening capital gains tax allowances and rising compliance requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2b8d0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d2b8d0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d947202 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d947202\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tax on capital gain is becoming an increasingly important consideration for UK businesses, investors, and property owners. With reduced allowances and tighter compliance requirements, even small gains can result in significant tax liabilities.<\/p><p>A proactive approach, combining accurate calculations, effective use of allowances, and structured planning, can make a measurable difference to your overall tax position.<\/p><p>For businesses managing multiple transactions or complex asset portfolios, working with a specialist provider can help ensure compliance, reduce risk, and improve tax efficiency over time.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/uk\/contact-us\/\">Speak<\/a>\u00a0to the team at Befree to explore how outsourced tax and accounting support can simplify your CGT planning and reporting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e89055 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e89055\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f65445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f65445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs about Capital Gains Tax <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3510f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"b3510f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:300,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1880\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1880\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I avoid capital gains tax in the UK? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1880\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df84285 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"df84285\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca58835 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca58835\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You cannot fully avoid capital gains tax in the UK, but you can reduce it legally by using allowances, reliefs, and effective tax planning strategies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the capital gains tax rate in the UK? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cf394a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3cf394a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92288b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92288b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The capital gains tax rate in the UK depends on your income and the type of asset. Gains on residential property are taxed at 18% or 24%, while other assets such as shares are taxed at 10% or 20%.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the capital gain tax allowance UK? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5f1bbf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c5f1bbf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d9821d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d9821d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The capital gain tax allowance in the UK is \u00a33,000 per individual per year, which is the amount of gain you can make before paying CGT.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1883\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1883\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How can I reduce capital gains tax? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1883\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a1c995 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9a1c995\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-542a9db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"542a9db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can reduce capital gains tax by using your annual allowance, offsetting losses, and planning the timing of asset disposals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1884\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1884\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I avoid capital gains tax on rental property? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1884\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad92ced e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ad92ced\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7a334d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7a334d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You cannot completely avoid capital gains tax on rental property, but you can reduce it through allowable deductions, joint ownership, and proper tax planning strategies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1885\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1885\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How can I lower my capital gains tax bill? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1885\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39bb580 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"39bb580\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdf224f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdf224f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can lower your capital gains tax bill through structured financial planning and by making efficient use of available reliefs and allowances.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1886\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1886\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do I pay CGT if I reinvest the money? 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