I'm selling a rented property I used to live in. How do I calculate Capital Gains Tax (CGT) factoring in principal private residence (PPR) relief for the period I lived there, and what documents do I need for HMRC?
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Calculate CGT on a former home by determining the total gain, applying PPR relief for the period you lived there plus the final 9 months, and then paying tax on the remaining gain.
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