Looking for a capital gains tax accountant near me or online? You need an accountant who focuses on CGT: working out what you owe when you sell property, shares, crypto or a business, claiming every relief you are entitled to, and filing the right return with HMRC on time. At Capital Gains Tax Experts, our ACCA-qualified team does exactly that for clients across the UK, online and by phone, from our base in Manchester. You get a free initial consultation and a fixed-fee quote within 24 hours. For an overview of everything we do, visit our capital gains tax specialists homepage.
Searching for a “capital gains tax accountant near me” is natural when a large tax bill is at stake. But CGT is a national tax with the same rules in Bolton, London or Glasgow, so the right accountant is the one who knows your type of disposal inside out, not the one with the nearest office. Most of our clients never need to visit us: documents are shared securely, calls happen by phone or video, and returns are filed online.
This guide explains what a CGT accountant does, when you need one, what to look for, the areas we cover and how to get started.
What Does a Capital Gains Tax Accountant Do?
A general accountant can file a tax return. A capital gains tax accountant goes further, because most of the money is saved or lost in the detail of the calculation and the reliefs. A CGT accountant will:
- Calculate the gain correctly, using the right base cost (purchase price, probate value or 1982 value), allowable costs and improvement expenditure.
- Claim every relief, including Private Residence Relief, Business Asset Disposal Relief, gift holdover relief, rollover relief and losses.
- Apply the right rates, 18% or 24% for individuals, and use your £3,000 annual exempt amount.
- File on time, including the 60-day UK property return and your Self Assessment return.
- Plan ahead, for example timing a sale across tax years or transferring a share to a spouse before selling.
HMRC’s own guidance on Capital Gains Tax sets out the basics, but the reliefs and record-keeping rules are where specialist advice pays for itself.
When Do You Need a Capital Gains Tax Accountant?
You can work out simple gains yourself with our free capital gains tax calculator. You should speak to a capital gains tax accountant if any of these apply:
| Situation | Why specialist advice helps |
|---|---|
| Selling a second home or buy-to-let | 60-day return deadline, Private Residence Relief and lettings relief rules |
| Selling or giving away an inherited property | Probate value base cost, estate vs beneficiary sale, deeds of variation |
| Selling a business or company shares | Business Asset Disposal Relief at 14% for 2025/26 and 18% from 6 April 2026 |
| Shares, funds or crypto disposals | Share matching rules, pooling and losses |
| Living abroad and selling UK property | Non-resident CGT and rebasing rules |
| Divorce, separation or trusts | Timing of no gain, no loss transfers and trust rates |
Capital Gains Tax Accountant Near Me vs Online: Why UK-Wide Often Wins
CGT advice does not depend on where your accountant sits. It depends on how many cases like yours they have handled. Choosing an online capital gains tax accountant gives you:
- Deeper expertise. As a dedicated capital gains tax accountant, we work on CGT every day, rather than once or twice a year alongside general bookkeeping.
- Speed. With the 60-day property deadline, there is no time to wait for an appointment. Most clients speak to an adviser within one working day.
- Convenience. Secure document upload, phone and video calls, and online filing with HMRC.
- Clear pricing. A fixed-fee quote within 24 hours, with no hourly billing.
What to Look for in a Capital Gains Tax Accountant
- Professional qualifications. Look for ACCA, ICAEW or CIOT membership and professional indemnity insurance.
- Experience with your asset. Property, business sales, shares and crypto each have their own rules.
- Planning, not just filing. The biggest savings come before you sell, not after.
- Transparent fees. A fixed fee agreed upfront.
- Genuine reviews. Check their Google Business Profile reviews from real clients.
Our Capital Gains Tax Accountant Services
- Property capital gains tax: second homes, buy-to-lets, inherited and gifted property.
- CGT returns to HMRC: 60-day UK property returns and Self Assessment.
- Business Asset Disposal Relief: selling a business or company shares.
- Shares and investments: shares, funds and crypto.
- Non-resident CGT: selling UK property from abroad.
- Inheritance and estate CGT: executors, beneficiaries and trustees.
Areas We Cover
We are based in Manchester and act as capital gains tax accountants for clients across the whole of the UK, online and by phone. Areas we regularly cover include:
- Manchester and Greater Manchester, including Bolton, Salford, Stockport and Wigan
- Liverpool, Leeds and Sheffield
- Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham
- London and Bristol
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Cardiff, Edinburgh and Glasgow
Wherever you are in the United Kingdom, the service is the same: a free initial consultation, a fixed-fee quote within 24 hours and your return filed on time.
How It Works
- Free consultation with a capital gains tax accountant. Call 01204 859315 or send us your question. We review your situation and the deadlines.
- Fixed-fee quote within 24 hours. You know the cost before any work starts.
- Calculation and reliefs. We work out the gain, claim every relief and explain the tax due.
- Filing with HMRC. We file your 60-day return or Self Assessment and confirm what to pay and when.
For more on the property deadline, read our guide to how to report and file capital gains tax to HMRC.
Get expert help: If you are searching for a capital gains tax accountant near me, our team works with clients across the UK by phone and video. Our CGT returns service and wider capital gains tax services are designed for situations like this one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best person to talk to about capital gains tax?
A qualified accountant or tax adviser who specialises in CGT. They can calculate the gain, claim reliefs and file your return. For general guidance you can also use HMRC’s GOV.UK pages, but HMRC cannot advise you on planning.
Do I need an accountant for capital gains tax?
Not always. Simple share sales within your allowance may need no help. For property, business sales, inherited assets or anything with a 60-day deadline, an accountant usually saves more than they cost.
How much does a capital gains tax accountant cost?
Fees depend on the complexity of the disposal. We give every client a fixed-fee quote within 24 hours after a free initial consultation, so there are no surprises.
Can a capital gains tax accountant help me online?
Yes. CGT rules are the same across the UK, so we advise clients nationwide by phone, video and secure email, and file returns with HMRC online.
Where can I get free advice on capital gains tax?
GOV.UK has free guidance and calculators, and our team offers a free initial consultation to review your position and deadlines before you commit to anything.
Speak to a Capital Gains Tax Accountant Today
The right capital gains tax accountant is the one who understands your disposal, meets your deadlines and claims every relief, wherever you live in the UK. Our ACCA-qualified team works on CGT every day for property owners, business owners, investors, executors and non-residents.
Call us on 01204 859315 or make an enquiry for a free initial consultation and a fixed-fee quote within 24 hours. You can also read more about our team.
