Can I sell espp shares and use my wife's CGT exemption?

[Eoghan]

Not very good with this stuff so bear with me. Can I sell shares i have purchased through an espp from my employer and use my wifes 1270 euro exemption for capital gains through revenue?

 

[torblednam]

No, unless the shares are hers (or half hers), which in the case of ESPP shares seems improbable.

 

[Eoghan]

Thanks

 

[RedOnion]

Yes, it's possible.
Transfer 50% of the shares to your wife and then she sells them.
This only covers the CGT elements. There's no way around any income tax related to the ESPP.

 

[torblednam]

Yes, it's possible.
Transfer 50% of the shares to your wife and then she sells them.

How would he actually do this though?

 

[RedOnion]

How would he actually do this though?

Assuming they're listed shares, you just contact the share registrar.