- Offer a free consultation to discuss your CGT requirements
- Set a fixed fee at a competitive price for the work to be done
- Prepare your CGT tax return
- Calculate your CGT tax liability
- Analyse your return to see if any tax savings can be made
- File the CGT return
- Liaise with you on the amounts to be paid and when they are due
- File your Form 11 Income Tax Return if necessary
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Capital Gains Tax on Shares
If you are part of an employee share scheme at work you need to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when you sell shares.
It is your responsibility to pay calculate what CGT is due and file the appropriate tax returns on time.
If you are an employee with shares read more about tax on shares here
Capital Gains Tax Planning
For more complicated Capital Gains Tax transactions you may benefit from tax planning. In instances where you are selling a business or structuring investments in new businesses it is advisable to seek professional help to explore the tax planning opportunities available to you. By getting advice before you make your disposal you could mitigate or reduce potential tax liabilities.
The laws around Capital Gains Tax are very complicated. There are many reliefs and exemptions available which may lead to significant tax savings.
Read more about Capital Gains Tax Planning here
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Capital Gains Tax is a tax that needs to be paid in respect of gains made from selling, transferring or otherwise disposing of assets.
Some common assets that people sell, that are subject to CGT, include investment property and common stocks and shares.
The rate of CGT in Ireland is currently 33%, so approximately one third of your gain will be paid in tax.
Once you are registered for CGT you can pay the tax you owe online through ROS or myAccount.
If assets are sold on or before 30 November any CGT is due by 15 December in the same tax year, while if assets are sold during the month of December any CGT payment is due by 31 January in the following year.
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