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The UK tax system and its administrationSection BCGTAdministrationResidential Property

ACCA · Question 30 · The UK tax system and its administration

Section B: Case 3 - SteelForge Partners

Scenario: SteelForge Partners is a partnership manufacturing specialized alloys. On 1 May 2023, the partnership sold its old factory for £800,000, realizing a chargeable gain of £150,000. On 1 October 2023, they purchased a new factory for £700,000.

Question: If the partnership had instead sold a residential property (not qualifying for PPR) on 1 May 2023, by what date must the Capital Gains Tax on that residential property disposal be paid to HMRC?

Answer options:

A.

31 January 2025

B.

Within 30 days of the completion of the disposal.

C.

Within 60 days of the completion of the disposal.

D.

9 months and 1 day after the end of the accounting period.

How to approach this question

Recall the special reporting and payment rules for UK residential property. Unlike other assets (where CGT is paid by 31 January following the tax year), CGT on residential property must be reported and paid much sooner.

Full Answer

C.Within 60 days of the completion of the disposal.✓ Correct
When a UK resident disposes of UK residential property and a Capital Gains Tax liability arises, they must submit a special 'UK land return' and pay the estimated CGT due within 60 days of the completion of the disposal. (This changed from 30 days for completions on or after 27 October 2021).

Common mistakes

Selecting 31 January (the normal self-assessment deadline) or 30 days (the old rule).

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