Capital gains tax Flashcards

1
Q

If calculating IA on a cost which has had an improvement throughout the period of ownership, what should you do?

A

Calculate two IA’s. One for the original cost, from the purchase date up to the date of disposal. and another for the improvement cost, from the date of improvement to disposal

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2
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What is the part disposal formula

A

Cost * (proceeds/(Market value of remaining part + proceeds)

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3
Q

What is the time period for rollover relief to be applicable?

A

The new asset must be purchase either 1 year before or 3 years after the sale

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4
Q

Is SSE relevant to companies or individuals?

A

Companies

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5
Q

SSE stands for?

A

Share sale exempt

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6
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What are the three T’s for SSE relief?

A

Trading
Ten %
Twelve months in last 7 yrs

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7
Q

When is a de-grouping charge exempt?

A

If SSE is applicable

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8
Q

Valuation of shares method?.

A

1/2 up rule
L + 1/2 (H-L)

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9
Q

What does PRR stand for

A

Private residence relief

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10
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What are the four rules for PRR?

A

Last 9 months.
3 years any reason (if proceeded and followed by actual)
Anytime in overseas employment
4 years working elsewhere in UK.

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11
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PRR Formula?

A

Gain * ((actual + deemed occupation) / ownership time)

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12
Q

What is lettings relief the lower of?

A

Lower of:
PRR, or
£40,000

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13
Q

Rollover relief:
How long is gain deferred if the new asset is depreciating?

A

Earliest of:
Disposal,
10 years, or
No longer used in trade.

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14
Q

When is gift relief relevant?

A

When a business asset is gifted to an individual for less than MV.

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15
Q

What is a business asset for gift relief?

A

Unquoted shares
Quoted - < 5% owned
Assets used in trade

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16
Q

How does gift relief work?

A

Gain deferred by reducing base cost for recipient

17
Q

When is gift relief restricted?

A

When actual proceeds are given.
When shares gifted but investments are held = CBA/CA

18
Q

What assets qualify for BADR

A

Whole of a sole trader business (owned for 2 years).
Share in partnership.
Shares - FTTW

19
Q

What does FTTW stand for? BADR

A

Five% shares
Trading company
Two years
Working for the company

20
Q

How does BADR Relief work and what is the limit?

A

CGT @ 10% and £1m lifetime limit