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Capital Gains Tax estimator
Estimate Capital Gains Tax after the annual exempt amount, using the basic and higher rates for the selected year.
Illustrative result
£1,728.00 estimated Capital Gains Tax
2026 to 2027
- Gain after the annual exempt amount
- £9,600.00
- Slice at the basic rate
- £9,600.00
- Slice at the higher rate
- £0.00
- Capital Gains Tax
- £1,728.00
Assumptions
- The worked example matches the GOV.UK 2026 to 2027 case of a £12,600 gain and £20,000 of taxable income.
- Private residence relief, losses and residential property are not separate rates here. From 6 April 2026 the published main rates are 18% and 24%.
- Losses brought forward are not deducted unless you reduce the gain before entering it.
Questions
Do I pay this when I sell my home?
You do not usually pay Capital Gains Tax on your only or main home. This estimator is for a gain that is taxable.
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Estimated Capital Gains Tax£1,728.00See breakdown