Learn about the tax implications of selling or developing your garden. With demand for housing on the increase some home owners are selling their garden for development in order to cash in on their property - but will they get stung for tax in the process - read on to find out!
Before you decide to sell your garden or take the decision to develop it yourself you need to assess the taxation implications before making a decision. There are two taxes, income tax and capital gains tax that may come into play.
If the landowner chooses to develop the land, then H.M. Revenue & Customs are likely to consider this as a trade even if the developed area had previously been part of the garden. When the development starts, the building plot will convert from capital to stock at its market value.
Before you decide to sell your garden or take the decision to develop it yourself you need to assess the taxation implications before making a decision. There are two taxes, income tax and capital gains tax that may come into play.
If the landowner chooses to develop the land, then H.M. Revenue & Customs are likely to consider this as a trade even if the developed area had previously been part of the garden. When the development starts, the building plot will convert from capital to stock at its market value.
