Gifts of land and buildings to charities
There are special rules in place for taxpayers who make gifts of land and buildings to charity. This can include Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief provided all the necessary conditions are met. There are also reliefs available where taxpayers sell a property to a charity for less than its market value. Tax relief may also be available if a lease is granted to a charity that is rent-free or below a market rent.
When qualifying assets are donated, the market value of the asset is deducted from the taxpayer’s total taxable income for the tax year (6 April to 5 April) in which the gift or sale to charity occurs.
Taxpayers are exempt from paying Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on land, property, or shares given to charity. However, if the taxpayer sells the asset for more than its original cost but less than its market value, they may owe tax. In such cases, the gain should be calculated based on the actual amount the charity pays, rather than the market value of the asset.
If a taxpayer donates land or buildings, the charity may ask them to sell the asset on its behalf. Taxpayers can still claim tax relief for the donation, but they must keep detailed records of both the gift and the charity’s request. Without these records, they may be liable for CGT.
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