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Capital Gains Tax (CGT)

Capital Gains Tax (CGT)

Strategic CGT Planning to Reduce Tax Liabilities and Ensure Compliance

When selling property, shares, or other assets, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) applies to the profit made on the sale. Without proper planning, CGT can significantly impact your financial returns. At Burns Acutt, we provide expert CGT advisory and compliance services, helping businesses and individuals legally minimise CGT liabilities while ensuring full SARS compliance.

With over 40 years of experience, our SAICA-registered tax professionals ensure that your capital gains are calculated correctly, all exemptions and deductions are applied, and your SARS filings are accurate.

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Our Capital Gains Tax Services

CGT Calculation & SARS Compliance

  • Accurate calculation of capital gains tax on asset disposals.
  • Submission of CGT reports to SARS for personal and business tax returns.
  • Ensuring compliance with SARS CGT regulations to avoid penalties.

Property & Real Estate CGT

  • Advising homeowners and investors on CGT implications when selling property.
  • Applying primary residence exclusions to reduce tax liabilities.
  • Structuring transactions to minimise CGT on property sales.

Investment & Share Disposal CGT

  • Guidance on CGT for shares, unit trusts, and investment portfolios.
  • Structuring investments to maximise tax efficiency.
  • Calculating CGT on cryptocurrency transactions and other financial assets.

Business Asset CGT Planning

  • Advising on CGT for business owners selling assets or shares.
  • Ensuring compliance with CGT rollover relief and small business exemptions.
  • Tax structuring for mergers, acquisitions, and business exits.

Estate Planning & CGT on Inherited Assets

  • Managing CGT implications on deceased estates and inherited assets.
  • Structuring estates to reduce CGT and estate duty liabilities.
  • Ensuring correct tax filings and SARS compliance for executors.

SARS CGT Audits & Disputes

  • Representation in SARS CGT assessments and tax audits.
  • Filing objections and appeals for incorrect CGT calculations.
  • Negotiating CGT settlements and payment arrangements with SARS.

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Who Needs Capital Gains Tax Services?

  • Property owners selling residential or commercial real estate.
  • Investors disposing of shares, unit trusts, or cryptocurrency.
  • Business owners selling company assets or shares.
  • Individuals inheriting assets subject to CGT.
  • Executors managing estate CGT compliance.

Reduce Your CGT Liabilities with Expert Tax Planning

Capital Gains Tax doesn’t have to eat into your profits. At Burns Acutt, we help individuals and businesses legally minimise CGT exposure while staying fully compliant with SARS. Whether you’re selling property, shares, or business assets, our expert team ensures strategic CGT planning for optimal tax efficiency.

Contact us today for professional CGT advisory services.

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