Am I liable for capital gains tax on the proceeds I received from selling the house I stay in?

By Marc Sevitz · Updated

Pat

Pat said:
3 June 2015 at 12:16

Last year, I sold my house in Cape Town because it was big and could no longer afford repayments and maintenance. I bought a smaller one in which I now stay. After paying off the bond, I used what was left to deposit the new house and do some renovations. Am I liable for capital gains tax?
TaxTim Marc

TaxTim Marc said:
5 June 2015 at 9:15

How much did you sell the house for? Please make use of our Capital Gains Tax Calculator to see if you are due to pay tax.