Capital Gains Tax

Exemptions 09-10 08-09
Individuals, estates, etc £10,100 £9,600
Trusts generally £5,050 £4,800
Chattels proceeds ( 5/3excess gain is taxable) £6,000 £6,000
     
Rates
Individuals 18% 18%
Trusts and estates 18% 18%
 

Entrepreneurs' Relief 2008/10:
4/9ths of business gain (effective tax rate of 10%). Lifetime limit: £1,000,000
For trading businesses and companies (min. 5% employee/director shareholding) held for at least one year

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