pras05 replied to the topic Capital Gains Tax in the forum Help Needed! 14 years, 11 months ago
Hi Jim A gift is considered as selling the property even though the person giving you the property has not received any proceeds. The capital proceeds for the owner will be the market value of the property ($400,000). In this case, the owner will be liable for CGT, once the property is transferred into your name. The owner's CGT will be $400,000 -…[Read more]