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Calculating CGT tip

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  • cloud_dog
    cloud_dog Posts: 6,400 Forumite
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    I'm loathed to prolong this agony but...
    capital0ne wrote: »
    So here's an even simpler formula:

    So share value to sell = CGT_allowance/percentage_gain + CGT_allowance
    Your's is not a simpler formula because you have added in the 'complexity' of calculating the percentage increase, rounding (or not) and then undertaking the calculation. KISS.
    Personal Responsibility - Sad but True :D

    Sometimes.... I am like a dog with a bone
  • capital0ne
    capital0ne Posts: 872 Forumite
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    Ifts wrote: »
    Yes, agree with you there (taking into account trading fees + SD)
    Well of course there will be trading fees, but no SD as it's an ETF

    Good point tho'.
  • capital0ne
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    cloud_dog wrote: »
    I'm loathed to prolong this agony but...Your's is not a simpler formula because you have added in the 'complexity' of calculating the percentage increase, rounding (or not) and then undertaking the calculation. KISS.
    Actually I know the percentage gain so for me it is simple.
  • cloud_dog
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    capital0ne wrote: »
    Actually I know the percentage gain so for me it is simple.
    Well ok but...

    It doesn't appear to be simpler to me, and I don't think it is really simpler to you either, otherwise why would you state an incorrect formula?

    I'm not going to point out the error in your formula as I'm sure you already understand where your error is and you are just posting an incorrect formula to stimulate discussion.
    Personal Responsibility - Sad but True :D

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  • talexuser
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    How about dividends reinvested along the way between original buy and sell? Formula needs the average cost along the way (minus dealings)? :rotfl:
  • MysteryMan00
    MysteryMan00 Posts: 148 Forumite
    ...but let's not crucify him over his mistake.

    Let him keep his pride! ;)
  • eskbanker
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    MysteryMan00 wrote: »
    ...but let's not crucify him over his mistake.

    Let him keep his pride! ;)
    Always look on the bright side of life.... :)
  • System
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    Crucifixion is too good for him!
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  • capital0ne
    capital0ne Posts: 872 Forumite
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    MysteryMan00 wrote: »
    ...but let's not crucify him over his mistake.

    Let him keep his pride! ;)

    Heheheheh - very funny, I like it, well it is Easter

    Happy Eggs everyone!:rotfl::T:rotfl:
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