Home » Investing Basics » How Shares Are TaxedHow Shares Are TaxedPosted by Stuart Watson (Editor) Last Updated 25 March, 2022 9:35 pm GMT
Guide to Tax-Efficient Investing in the UK Shares and investment funds can be taxed in various ways. At the most simple level, you may pay stamp duty when you purchase a share,… Read more »
Guide to Stamp Duty On Shares Stamp Duty is a very old tax. It was first introduced in the UK in 1694 but its roots can be traced back to the… Read more »
What are Dividends and How are They Taxed? There are two basic ways that share investors make money. The first is by generating capital gains from selling at a profit (buying low and… Read more »
How Much is Capital Gains Tax on Shares? Calculating Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on shares can get a little complex at times, but it doesn’t have to be that complicated. We’ll break down… Read more »
CGT Share Matching Rules: What is the 30-Day Rule? The share matching rules are an important element of capital gains tax calculations. For example, if you sell 500 out of a holding of 2,000… Read more »
How To Avoid Capital Gains Tax On Shares in the UK Many people are keen to know how to avoid capital gains tax (CGT) on UK investments. The current rate of CGT on shares is either… Read more »