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Stamp duty when selling a buy to let property



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Stephen Hodgson
Posted about a year ago by Stephen Hodgson
My accountant states stamp duty is not an allowable expense when selling a but to let property. Is this correct.
HMRC Admin 5 Response
Posted about a year ago by HMRC Admin 5 Response
Hi

Please have a look at the guidance at CG15250 - Expenditure: incidental costs of acquisition and disposal.  
It provides a list of allowable costs, which includes stamp duty or stamp duty land tax.

Thank you

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