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In general terms, a charge to capital gains tax arises when a chargeable person makes a chargeable disposal of a chargeable asset. The disposal may produce a profit (known as a gain) or a loss.

Chargeable person and chargeable disposals are discussed in the Introduction to capital gains tax guidance note. Details of how to calculate the gain or loss or given in the Basic calculation principles of capital gains tax guidance note.

Assets are chargeable for capital gains tax purposes unless they are specifically exempt.