Capital Gains Tax
| 2008-2009 | |
| On chargeable gains | 18% |
| Entrepreneurs' relief - This will reduce the chargeable gain on qualifying assets by 4/9 - an effective rate of 10%. An individual will be able to make claims for disposals on or after 6 April 2008. Claims may be made on more than one occasion, up to a "lifetime" total of £1 million of gains | |
| Annual exemption amount - individuals | £9,600 |
| Annual exemption amount - most trustees | £4,800 |
Transfers between spouses and civil partners are generally exempt.

