FIFO vs Pooling — Why UK Tax Rules Don’t Work Like US Rules
A clear comparison of FIFO (US) vs Section 104 pooling (UK) for calculating capital gains tax on shares. Why using the wrong method produces incorrect results.
A clear comparison of FIFO (US) vs Section 104 pooling (UK) for calculating capital gains tax on shares. Why using the wrong method produces incorrect results.
What Excess Reportable Income means for UK investors holding offshore ETFs like VWRL, VUSA, and VFEM. How ERI affects your Section 104 pool.
How stock splits affect your UK Capital Gains Tax calculation. A split is not a disposal — here’s how to adjust your Section 104 pool correctly.
How to calculate UK Capital Gains Tax when you trade the same shares across multiple brokers. Section 104 pools span all accounts.
Step-by-step guide to calculating UK Capital Gains Tax on shares for 2025/26. Covers HMRC share matching rules, Section 104 pools, the 30-day bed & breakfast rule, and SA108 filing.