Private Residence Relief And Eligible Periods Of Absence
Have you been away for an extended period?
Posted by Helen Beaumont on 11/08/2021 @ 8:00AM
Many homeowners pay Capital Gains Tax on the sale of their property, but if it has been your main or only residence at some point, you can claim Private Residence Relief ...
Private Residence Relief helps you to pay less Capital Gains Tax on your property sale!
However, Private Residence Relief (PRR) can only be claimed on the actual time you were living in residence (in addition to the last 9 months) as this is called deemed occupation though other periods of absence can be claimed for.
These instances include:
If you're abroad for employment (for an unlimited period)
You are working elsewhere in the UK (up to four years)
Or you are absent for any reason (for a maximum of three years)
Deemed occupation also includes your spouse for the first two reasons and multiple periods of occupancy can be linked together. However, do remember that you must live in the property full-time and as your main residence for it to be deemed occupation. If not, then only points one and two above can apply.
"PRR is also available if you've just bought a house and can't move in straight away!"
This is useful to bear in mind when you need to do renovations or decoration before you can occupy it. This can be included under the Extra Statutory Concession D49 as long as this absence is less than 12 months. This can be extended up to two years with the blessing of HMRC as long as there is a good reason outside of your control.
Until next time ...
HELEN BEAUMONT
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