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Posted Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:52:38 GMT by HAM0415
Hi, I received an earn-out payment 2 years after I sold my shares in a company that was bought out by another company. I claimed BADR in that year which wiped out my full £1m allowance. I have received an unexpected earn-out payment from the company in the 2023/24 tax year. I have had no involvment in the company since I sold my shares 2 years ago. I need to pay tax on my earn-out but I am struggling to find where to enter this on my tax return. Is this classed at Capital Gains or is this deemed Other Income? Help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ham
Posted Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:17:27 GMT by HMRC Admin 32 Response
Hi,
It depends on the reason given. please refer to:
ERSM110910 - Securities Options: earn-outs: overview of liability
Thank you.

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