How To Calculate CGT?

Determine the asset’s purchase price

Add acquisition costs, such as legal fees, stamp duty, and broker fees

Determine the asset’s sale price

Subtract selling costs, such as agent fees and legal fees

Calculate the capital gain: sale proceeds minus total cost base

Subtract any capital losses carried forward or incurred in the same tax year

Apply any eligible CGT exemption or relief

Apply the CGT annual exempt amount, if available

Apply the relevant CGT tax rate to the taxable gain

Report the resulting CGT due on your tax return

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