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28 August 2012 / Kevin Slevin
Issue: 4368 / Categories: Comment & Analysis , Capital Gains , Only or main residence
The interaction between main residence relief and entrepreneurs’ relief is examined by KEVIN SLEVIN

KEY POINTS

  • The priority between main residence and entrepreneurs’ relief.
  • Using part of the main residence exclusively for business purposes.
  • Is there a cessation of the business when the property is disposed of?
  • The effects of joint property ownership.
  • Some unexpected results of the interaction of the two reliefs.

Capital gains tax applies to chargeable gains computed in accordance with TCGA 1992 s 1 and all future references are to this Act.

Where s 222 applies all or part of the gain arising to an individual on a disposal of either:

  • a dwelling house which has been used at some time during his ownership as his only or main residence; or
  • land which he has held for his occupation and enjoyment with...

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