Capital Gains Tax Reporting in Bury

Q1: How quickly must CGT be reported?

Within 60 days of completion for UK residential properties.

 

Q2: Do you prepare both CGT and Self Assessment?

Yes — they can be completed together if required.

 

Q3: Can you calculate CGT on shares or crypto?

Yes — we handle all asset types.

 

Q4: What documents do you need?

Purchase & sale details, legal costs, and improvement costs.

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Q5: Where can I get help reporting Capital Gains Tax in Bury?

​Jackson Lee Accountants is an ACCA-registered practice at 10 St Mary's Place in Bury town centre. We calculate the gain, file the 60-day UK property return and make sure it is reflected correctly on your self-assessment, for clients across Bury and Greater Manchester. Call 0161 327 0047 to book a free 30-minute consultation.

Who our capital gains tax service in Bury is for

Selling an asset can leave you with a tax bill and a tight deadline. We help people across Bury and Greater Manchester work out and report their gains correctly.

• Landlords selling a rental property. You need to report and pay within 60 days of completion.

• People selling a second home or inherited property. You want the gain worked out properly, with any reliefs applied.

• Homeowners with a mixed history. You have let out your home or not always lived there, and are unsure whether relief applies.

• Share investors. You have sold shares outside an ISA or pension and need the gain calculated.

• Crypto holders. You have sold or exchanged cryptoassets and need to report them.

How it works

Time matters with property sales, so we keep the process quick and clear.

• 1. Free consultation. Book a free 30-minute call by phone, Teams or at our office. Ideally talk to us before completion, so the 60-day clock does not catch you out.

• 2. Fixed quote. We confirm a fixed fee after a short review of your sale and purchase details.

• 3. We take over. If you already have an accountant, we contact them for the handover of any records we need. We then prepare your calculation and claim the reliefs available.

• 4. Ongoing. We file the 60-day return where needed and include the gain on your tax return. Our Self Assessment service can look after your return every year.

What capital gains tax reporting costs

Our "from" price for 2026/27:

• Capital gains tax on a UK residential property sale, including the 60-day return and your tax return: from £470.

Gains on shares and cryptoassets are quoted after a short review, as the work depends on how many disposals you have.

Prices exclude VAT, are paid monthly by Direct Debit and are confirmed after a short review of your records. Get your exact price in 2 minutes.

Key capital gains tax dates

• Within 60 days of completion: report and pay CGT on a UK residential property sale.

• Annual exempt amount: £3,000 of gains for the tax year.

• 5 October: deadline to register for Self Assessment, after the end of the tax year you need to file for.

• 31 January: online tax return deadline, where your gain is also reported.

More questions

Should I speak to you before I sell? Yes, if you can. Talking to us before completion gives time to gather records, check which reliefs might apply and estimate the tax. It also means the 60-day return can be filed promptly after completion, rather than rushed. A free 30-minute consultation is a good place to start.

What is the annual exempt amount? It is the amount of gains you can make in a tax year before capital gains tax applies. For 2026/27 it is £3,000. Gains above that may be taxable. We take it into account in your calculation, along with any reliefs and allowable costs you can claim.

What if I completed my sale more than 60 days ago? Contact us straight away. HMRC may charge penalties for late reporting, so the sooner the return is filed the better. We will prepare your calculation and file as quickly as we can, then make sure the gain is also included correctly on your tax return.

Can you work with my solicitor? Yes. With your permission, we can get the completion statement and sale details directly from your solicitor. This saves you time and helps us work within the 60-day window. We will tell you exactly what else we need, so you are not chasing paperwork.

Guides on capital gains and property

Plain-English articles from our team on the questions we are asked most:

• A guide to UK capital gains tax reporting

• Business Asset Disposal Relief: the £500,000 limit from 2027

• Crypto tax: what the new HMRC reporting rules mean

• Stamp Duty Land Tax: lessons from a high-profile case

• Property incorporation cleared of DOTAS: what it means for landlords

• Inheritance tax relief changes: the £2.5 million threshold for farmers and businesses

Mike Jackson FCCA was born and raised in Bury and has more than 30 years in accountancy. Our office is at 10 St Mary's Place in Bury town centre. We work with clients in Bury, Radcliffe, Prestwich, Whitefield, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Heywood and across Greater Manchester, and with online clients further afield. Book your free 30-minute consultation, get your fixed price online or call us on 0161 327 0047.