Capital Gains on Selling A Business

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I sold my share in some pharmacies last year to the other 2 existing partners, and my accountant and an independent accountant both said I have no choice but to pay about $520K in capital gains tax as I am way over the threshold for small business cg relief. Since then another person said that as I sold a minority share in a going concern the cost base of the pharmacies should not have been taken into account and I should not have to pay tax on the capital gain of the goodwill. I am confused. Do you have an opinion on this? Regards Tony Bugeja Healthpoint Chemist Mackay

Capital Gains

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Tax advisers and lawyers will differ on the treatment of capital gains in the sale of a going concern or partnership.

If in doubt, you could seek a tax ruling.

We have seen both treatments.

Given the specialist nature of the question, it is inappropriate for us to advise without full details.

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