Capital Gains Tax Advice Manchester
Know your CGT before you complete, not after.
If you are selling a property, business, or investment asset in Manchester, the time to think about capital gains tax is before the sale — not when HMRC sends the reminder. Edward Harris works with Manchester-area clients on CGT planning and reporting. Fixed fees, ACCA-qualified advice, same-day replies.
- Your CGT liability calculated accurately before exchange or completion
- All available reliefs and allowances identified and applied correctly
- 60-day residential property return filed on time, avoiding penalties
- Plain-English explanation of what you owe and why, with no surprises
Initial conversations are free and without pressure. You will leave knowing what your CGT position looks like — which is a reasonable thing to know before completing a sale.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply. No obligation.
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Sound familiar?
Not sure what your CGT bill will be?
Capital gains tax catches a lot of people off guard — particularly on residential property sales, where the 60-day reporting deadline leaves little room for working things out after the fact. Many people discover their liability too late to plan around it, and miss reliefs they were entitled to. It is not a complicated tax, but the timing matters considerably.
- ✕ Completing a property sale without knowing the CGT liability in advance
- ✕ Missing legitimate reliefs — principal private residence, annual exempt amount, business asset disposal relief
- ✕ Facing a 60-day HMRC filing deadline on a residential property disposal with no accountant in place
What knowing your position looks like
With the right advice before completion, your CGT liability is calculated, your reliefs are identified, and your HMRC reporting is handled on time. No scramble, no missed deadlines, no unexpected bills arriving months later.
- ✓ CGT position confirmed before exchange so you complete with full visibility of what you owe
- ✓ All applicable reliefs reviewed and claimed — nothing missed, nothing left on the table
- ✓ 60-day residential property return prepared and filed before the deadline, penalty-free
- ✓ Fixed fee agreed upfront — no hourly billing, no bill shock after the work is done
What Manchester clients say about our tax advice
These are the people who came to us with a tax question and left with a clear answer. Different situations, same outcome.
I had the pleasure of working with Hasan for our business’s financial needs, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. They provided exceptional service, demonstrating a deep understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations. Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand. Their attention to detail and commitment to accuracy gave me great confidence in my financial decisions. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable accountant
Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.
CGT advice from calculation to filing
Whether you are selling a property, exiting a business, or disposing of investments, here is what the service covers from start to finish.
CGT Calculation and Planning
Your gain is calculated accurately, accounting for allowable costs, improvement expenditure, and any periods of exemption. Available reliefs — including principal private residence relief, annual exempt amount, and business asset disposal relief — are reviewed before completion so you are not paying more than you should.
Before you complete60-Day Property Return Filing
When you sell a UK residential property, HMRC requires a Capital Gains Tax return and payment within 60 days of completion. Missing this deadline triggers automatic penalties. The return is prepared and submitted on your behalf, with the liability calculated correctly so the payment on account is accurate.
Deadline-criticalSelf Assessment CGT Reporting
Gains on non-residential assets — shares, business interests, commercial property — are reported through Self Assessment. Your CGT is included in your return correctly, reliefs are applied, and the tax due is confirmed well ahead of the January deadline so there are no surprises when the bill arrives.
Included in your returnConsistently five stars across different clients
Landlords, business owners, sole traders. Different circumstances, same experience of clear advice and no unnecessary complexity.
Switched Accountants, Found Reliable Responsive Advice
“I cannot rate this company highly enough. I started off with an incredible expensive company who I could never reach or get good advice from – then THANKFULLY found Hasan who has been our accountant ever since. He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy. He’s kind, response, easy to deal with, and really a great member to make up your team. 10/10 recommend.”
Patient, Helpful Guidance for New Business Owners
“We have been working with Hasan for almost a year. He’s been very helpful providing us with knowledge as new business owners. It’s great we can WhatsApp for general queries, making communication more efficient.”
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“Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice and I will continue to use Edward Harris & Hasan”
Why Manchester clients choose us for CGT advice
There are plenty of accountants who will file a CGT return after the fact. Fewer will work through your position before completion and help you make informed decisions.
Advice before the sale, not after
CGT planning is most useful before you exchange contracts, not after you have completed. Your liability is reviewed at the point when you can still act on it — adjusting timing, applying reliefs, or structuring the disposal more efficiently. Once the sale is done, the options narrow considerably.
60-day deadline handled for you
The 60-day residential property CGT return is one of the more time-pressured obligations in UK tax. Clients arrive having just completed a sale, often unaware the deadline is already running. The return is prepared and filed promptly, with the payment on account calculated to the correct figure so HMRC receives exactly what is owed.
Plain explanation of what you owe and why
Capital gains tax has enough moving parts — base cost, enhancement expenditure, private residence periods, annual exemption — that many people pay the wrong amount simply because the calculation was not explained clearly. You will receive a plain-English breakdown of how the figure is reached before anything is filed.
Up and running in four steps
Most clients are set up and have their initial CGT position confirmed within a few days of getting in touch. Here is what the process looks like.
Get in touch
Call 0161 706 1523, email info@edwardharris.co.uk, or use the contact form. We reply the same day. The initial conversation is free and without pressure — no commitment required to discuss your situation.
Tell us about the disposal
We will ask about the asset, the purchase price, any improvement costs, and your personal circumstances. You do not need to have everything to hand — we will guide you through what is needed and why.
We calculate and review your position
Your gain is calculated, reliefs are identified, and your liability is confirmed in plain English. If there is planning to be done before completion, this is where it happens. You will know exactly what you owe before anything is filed.
HMRC return filed, liability settled
Your CGT return is filed correctly and on time — whether that is the 60-day residential property return or your Self Assessment. The bill is no longer a mystery. You know what it is, why it is that figure, and that it has been handled correctly.
“Excellent service! Hasan took over and sorted out my accounts with a swift and hassle free service. I would highly recommend for your accounting needs.”
Common questions about CGT advice in Manchester
Do you handle capital gains tax on residential property sales, including the 60-day return?
Yes. The 60-day CGT return for UK residential property disposals is one of the more time-sensitive tax obligations there is — HMRC penalties begin the day after the deadline passes. We prepare and file the return, calculate the payment on account accurately, and ensure it reaches HMRC on time. If you have just completed a sale and were not aware of the deadline, get in touch immediately and we will establish where you stand.
What does CGT advice cost, and what is included in the fee?
Fees are fixed and agreed before any work begins, so there is no hourly billing and no bill that arrives larger than expected. The fee depends on the complexity of the disposal — a straightforward residential property sale differs from a business exit with multiple assets. We will confirm the fee after the initial conversation once we understand what is involved.
I have already completed the sale. Can you still help, even if I have not filed yet?
Yes, and the sooner the better if the 60-day window is still open. We can work from the completion statement and any purchase records you hold. If records are incomplete, we will advise on what HMRC will accept and how to reconstruct the figures where documents are missing. Late filing is manageable — it just needs to be addressed rather than ignored.
Is there a long-term contract if I only need CGT advice for a one-off disposal?
No. CGT advice can be provided on a one-off basis for a single disposal. There is no requirement to sign up to ongoing monthly services. If you subsequently want year-round support — Self Assessment, bookkeeping, tax planning — that is available, but it is a separate conversation and entirely optional.
Do you advise on business asset disposal relief (formerly entrepreneurs’ relief)?
Yes. Business asset disposal relief can reduce the CGT rate on qualifying business disposals to 10%, but the conditions are specific — including ownership period, the nature of the shares, and your role in the company. We review eligibility before the disposal, not after, so you are not left claiming relief you do not qualify for or missing one you do.
Can you advise on timing a disposal to reduce CGT across two tax years?
Yes, where it is practical. Spreading a disposal across two tax years can use the annual exempt amount twice and, in some cases, keep gains within a lower rate band. Whether this is viable depends on the type of asset and the buyer’s flexibility. It is worth exploring before exchange, not after.
Stop guessing what your CGT bill is. Find out properly.
A free initial conversation costs nothing and leaves you with a clear picture of your capital gains tax position — what you owe, what reliefs apply, and what needs to be filed and when.