Calculating CGT on part let, part lived in property
Forward planning scenario:
Property purchased in 1996 for £70,000
Main residence for 3 years to 1999
Let for a total of 8 years from 1999 to 2007
Sold for £220,000 in 2007
Total gain £150,000
Asset to be held for 11 years
Ignoring indexation allowance and on the basis of my understanding that
- the final 3 years are tax free
- there is an additional letting relief allowance of £40k
- non business assets held for over 10 years are taxed at 24%
- tax rules won't change!
I have worked out the likely tax bill as follows:
Gain: £150,000
Taxable gain before allowances: £68,182 [£13,636 (1/11th of gain) x 5 (taxable years)]
Less allowances: £47,200 [£40k plus personal allowance]
Taxable gain: £20,982 [£68,182 - £47,200]
Tax @ 24% = £5,036
I look forward to your comments
Many thanks
Sharon Jordan


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