Capital Gains Tax vs Income Tax: What’s the Difference? Emmanuel Akyeam July 9, 2026 A single disposal can sit on either side of the UK tax system, and getting the answer wrong
Selling a Business: Capital Gains Tax on Share Sales vs Asset Sales Emmanuel Akyeam June 25, 2026 When the time comes to sell a business, the legal structure of that sale often has a bigger impact on
Capital Gains Tax on Overseas Property Owned by UK Residents Emmanuel Akyeam June 24, 2026 UK residents are taxed on their worldwide gains, which means selling a holiday home in Spain, an apartment in Dubai,
What Records Do You Need to Keep for Capital Gains Tax? Emmanuel Akyeam June 24, 2026 Good record-keeping rarely feels urgent until the day you need to calculate a Capital Gains Tax bill, defend a figure
Capital Gains Tax and Tax-Efficient Wrappers: ISAs, Pensions and Beyond Emmanuel Akyeam June 24, 2026 One of the most effective ways to reduce a Capital Gains Tax bill is to avoid triggering it in the
Capital Gains Tax for Company Directors Selling Shares in Their Own Business Emmanuel Akyeam June 24, 2026 Company directors who also own shares in their business face a Capital Gains Tax position that is quite different from
Temporary Non-Residence and the Capital Gains Tax Anti-Avoidance Rule Emmanuel Akyeam June 24, 2026 It is a common assumption that moving abroad and becoming non-UK resident before selling an asset removes that disposal from
Capital Gains Tax on Art, Antiques and Valuable Chattels Emmanuel Akyeam June 15, 2026 Paintings, jewellery, antiques, and other valuable personal possessions are collectively known for tax purposes as chattels, and selling them can
Capital Gains Tax and Pension Death Benefits Emmanuel Akyeam June 8, 2026 When someone dies holding a pension, the money passed on to beneficiaries is subject to its own set of rules
How HMRC Investigates Capital Gains Tax Compliance Emmanuel Akyeam June 8, 2026 HMRC has significantly increased its ability to identify undeclared or under-declared Capital Gains Tax in recent years, largely due to