A capital gain is defined as the profit from the sale of a property. It is determined as the difference between the amount you pay for a property and what you get for it when you sell. Capital gains Tax is often applied on a property you make profit from when you sell or dispose of, and both companies and individuals can be liable to pay the tax.
 

Why do I need a valuation for Capital Gains Tax?

To work out the amount of Capital Gains Tax payable it is important to work out the market value of a property. The amount of tax payable is therefore linked to the value of the property, and an over or under valuation can have significant implications on your tax liability. 

Can a historical valuation be carried out after the property has been sold?

A valuation can be carried out after the property has been sold. It is often impossible to inspect properties once they have been sold. However, if information of the property can be provided a valuation can be carried out and will be acceptable for use in determining your capital gains tax. 

What does disposing of an asset mean?

For Capital Gains Tax this can be:

• Gifting a property
• Passing it to a member of your family
• Inherited assets
• Trading it for another asset
• Selling a property

Will HMRC carry out a valuation?

HMRC will not carry out a valuation but they may check yours is correct. It is therefore up to you to provide a reliable valuation, and the greater experience the professional has the less likely there will be an issue with HMRC. It is also important to note that whether or not you are liable to pay capital gains tax on a property you have disposed of you have to report the disposal to HMRC. Andrew Pridell Associates have many years of providing reliable professional valuations of different types of residential property. Contact us for an accurate valuation to help with your tax liabilities.