Capital Gains Tax
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2008/09 |
2007/08 |
| Individuals |
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£ |
£ |
| Exemption |
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9,600
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9,200
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For 2008/09, balance of gains charged at 18%.
For 2007/08, balance of gains (reduced by taper relief*) charged as top slice of income (at savings rates i.e. 10%, 20% or 40%). |
| Trusts |
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| Exemption |
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4,800 |
4,600 |
| Balance of gains (reduced by taper relief* for 2007/08). |
18% |
40% |
*Taper relief abolished for gains arising on or after 6 April 2008.
Entrepreneurs’ Relief
For gains arising on or after 6 April 2008, the first £1m of qualifying gains are charged at an effective rate of 10%. Gains in excess of £1m are charged at 18%. |
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| Back to Tax Rates 2008/09 |
Bayliss Ware Ltd. Chartered Accountants.
Registered office: 9 Stratfield Park, Elettra Avenue, Waterlooville, Hants, PO7 7XN
Registered in England. Company No.: 3180843
VAT Number: 675 9982 55
Email: info(at)baylissware.com | Telephone: 023 9279 9744 | Fax: 023 9279 9755
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