Capital Gains Tax Return Accountants in St Albans
- Gain calculated and every relief claimed
- 60-day UK property reports handled for you
- Property, shares, crypto and business assets
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Pick Your Asset and See What Applies
Selling a second home or buy-to-let
Gains on residential property that is not your main home are taxed at 18% or 24%. If the sale completed, you usually have 60 days to report it and pay the tax, so speed matters.
- Purchase costs, legal fees and improvements counted
- Private Residence Relief checked where it applies
- 60-day return prepared and submitted
- Rates: 18% or 24%
- Deadline: 60 days from completion
- You send: sale and purchase documents
Selling shares, funds or investments
Shares and funds held outside an ISA or pension can trigger a gain when sold. We apply the same-day, 30-day and Section 104 pooling rules so your cost base is right.
- Broker statements turned into a clean calculation
- Losses set against gains and carried forward
- Included in your self assessment return
- Rates: 18% or 24%
- Deadline: 31 January after the tax year
- You send: contract notes or broker report
Selling, swapping or spending crypto
Every disposal of crypto, including swaps between coins and spending, can create a gain. We rebuild your transaction history across exchanges and wallets into a record HMRC accepts.
- CSV exports from exchanges reconciled
- Coin-to-coin swaps correctly treated
- Clear summary kept for future enquiries
- Rates: 18% or 24%
- Deadline: 31 January after the tax year
- You send: exchange and wallet exports
Selling a business or company shares
Selling your business or your shares in a company can be your biggest tax event. We check whether Business Asset Disposal Relief applies and plan the figures before you file.
- Business Asset Disposal Relief eligibility reviewed
- Share valuations and sale agreements checked
- Tax payment amount confirmed before the deadline
- Reduced rate possible with relief
- Deadline: 31 January after the tax year
- You send: sale agreement and share records
From Sale to Filed, Without the Stress
Tell us what you sold
Complete the short quote form or book a call. Share the asset, the sale date and roughly what you paid.
We calculate your gain
An accountant works out the gain, applies costs, allowances and reliefs, and tells you exactly what you owe.
We file and confirm
We submit your return or 60-day report to HMRC, send you the confirmation and explain how to pay.
What you'll need to hand
- Sale date and sale price
- Original purchase price and date
- Legal, agent and improvement costs
- Broker or exchange reports
- Your UTR number, if you have one
Missing something? Don’t worry. We’ll help you track it down.
See How a Gain Becomes a Tax Bill
Legitimate Ways to Reduce Your Bill
01
Annual exempt amount
The first slice of your gains each tax year is tax-free. We make sure it is used.
02
Private Residence Relief
If the property was ever your main home, part or all of the gain may be exempt.
03
Business Asset Disposal Relief
Selling all or part of a qualifying business can attract a lower rate of tax.
04
Spouse transfers
Assets passed between spouses or civil partners usually create no gain or loss, which opens planning options.
05
Loss relief
Losses on other disposals can be set against gains now or carried forward for later years.
06
Allowable costs
Legal fees, stamp duty, agent fees and improvement costs all reduce your taxable gain.
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Doing It Yourself vs. Letting Us Handle It
On your own
- Hours decoding HMRC guidance and share matching rules
- Easy to miss reliefs and overpay
- Risk of missing the 60-day deadline
- No one to call if HMRC asks questions
With Cheap Tax Returns
- A qualified accountant does the calculations
- Every relief and allowance checked
- Deadlines tracked and filed on time
- One fixed fee agreed before we start
What Catches People Out Most Often
Missing the 60-day deadline
The clock starts at completion, not when you receive the money. Late reports can lead to penalties and interest.
Ignoring crypto-to-crypto swaps
Swapping one coin for another counts as a disposal, even if you never moved money into a bank account.
Forgetting allowable costs
Fees, stamp duty and improvement costs are often left out, which inflates your gain and your tax bill.
Not reporting losses
Losses must be reported to HMRC to be used later. Unreported losses can’t be carried forward.
Capital Gains Tax Return FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask us most about Capital Gains Tax and reporting disposals to HMRC.
Our service covers the full journey, from reviewing your sale documents and calculating your gain to identifying reliefs and submitting your return to HMRC. You'll receive a clear summary of how your figure was reached, along with confirmation once everything has been filed. We also handle any follow-up correspondence with HMRC on your behalf.
It's for anyone in St Albans or the surrounding area who has disposed of an asset and needs to report a gain, whether that's a second home, shares, a buy-to-let property or business assets. Landlords, company directors, executors and individual investors all use our Capital Gains Tax Return service. If you're unsure whether you need to report, we're happy to check for you.
We work on fixed, transparent packages agreed with you before any work begins, so you know exactly what you're paying upfront. The fee depends on the complexity of your disposal and the number of assets involved, and there are no hidden fees or surprise invoices. If your circumstances change, we'll always discuss any adjustment with you first.
Yes, our team is professionally qualified and works to the standards set by their governing bodies, with everything handled in line with current HMRC requirements. We keep our knowledge up to date as Capital Gains Tax rules evolve, so your return reflects the latest position. You can rely on accurate, compliant advice from start to finish.
Simply get in touch by phone or through our website and we'll arrange an initial conversation about your disposal. From there, we'll confirm what information we need, agree a fixed fee and take care of the rest. Most clients find the whole process straightforward once the first step is taken.
Once we have your documents, we typically turn returns around promptly, and we'll always confirm a timescale when we start. If you're working towards a deadline, let us know early and we'll prioritise accordingly. Our aim is to file well ahead of time so you're never rushing at the last minute.
Yes, we regularly help clients who have missed a reporting or payment deadline and need to put things right. We'll review your position, prepare the necessary return and deal with HMRC on your behalf to resolve the matter as smoothly as possible. The sooner you speak to us, the more options are usually available.