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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.