CGAS Account Protection
Preserve capital gains exemption for 2-3 years
overview
What is this hack?
Deposit property sale proceeds in Capital Gains Account Scheme immediately if can't buy replacement property within weeks, preserving exemption claim
- Potential savings: Preserve full exemption
- Implementation time: 1 week
- Legal status: fully legal
- Risk level: low
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open →Need help implementing this hack?
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