Capital gains tax basics: the questions to ask your accountant before you buy

Capital gains tax basics: the questions to ask your accountant before you buy

Published on: 13/10/2026

CGT is worked out when you sell — but the answers that shape it are decided when you buy. Five questions for your accountant before you sign anything.

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