Is it necessary to send in a capital gains tax return for the sale of an asset (seaside flat owned for 6 years but never let)- when there was no profit. (taking into account refurbishment costs etc.) Will the inland revenue expect a set of figures anyway?
Any information would be very much appreciated. Thanks.
If the proceeds exceed �36800 (2007/08 figure) then you do need to submit a calculation to HMRC. You may have made an allowable loss which you can carry forward. Remember that it is only improvement expenduiture that is deductible, not general maintenance.