We use cookies to make sure that you get the best experience on our website. By closing this message, you consent to having our cookies on this device as set out in our cookie policy, unless you have disabled them.
Close
If we’ve helped you, could you help us?
We urgently need to improve this website so more people can find the help they need. We need better SEO and more user-friendly design.
We could start now if everyone who used our help this month gave £2
The rules about paying tax when you sell something like shares, antiques, land and buildings.
Information provided applies to England & Wales
Top PicksA quality controlled selection of all the best legal information from a wide range of providers hand picked from the best websites by Advicenow
Capital Gains Tax is a tax on the profit when you sell or give away something (an ‘asset’) that has increased in value. Explains when you have to pay, how it is worked out and how to pay.
General information, provides links to more information on calculating Capital Gains Tax, getting tax relief, paying your tax bill, help with self assessment and also provides links to application forms.
Capital gains tax is normally not payable on gains you make on the sale of your only or main home. But if you own more than one, there may be a bill to pay.