Capital Gains Tax Calculator – 2025

Calculate UK Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for 2025/26 on property or shares. Includes the £3,000 annual exempt amount and the correct rates for basic and higher rate taxpayers. updated for 2025.

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Capital Gain (£)

Other Annual Income (£)

Asset Type (0 = Property, 1 = Shares)

Years Asset Held

Frequently asked

Capital Gains Tax is a tax on the profit you make when you sell or dispose of an asset that has increased in value. You pay CGT on the gain, not the total sale proceeds. It applies to assets such as residential property (that is not your main home), shares, business assets, and valuable personal possessions worth over £6,000. Your main residence is usually exempt under Private Residence Relief.

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