Capital Gains Tax


Exemptions 2010/11 2009/10
Individuals, estates, etc £10,100 £10,100
Trusts generally £5,050 £5,050
Chattels (restricted to 5/3rds of proceeds exceeding limit) £6,000 £6,000
     
Tax Rate - Individuals
To 22/6/10 18% 18%
From 23/6/10 taxable income and post 22/06/10 gains    
  To £37,400 18% -
  From £37,400 28% -
     
Tax Rate - Trusts and estates  
To 22/6/10 18% 18%
From 23/6/10 28% -
     
Entrepreneurs’ Relief    
Lifetime limit to 22/6/10 £2,000,000 £1,000,000
Lifetime limit from 23/6/10 £5,000,000 -
For trading businesses & companies (min. 5% employee or director shareholding) held for at least one year

 


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