Capital Gains Tax

Exemptions 2010/11 2009/10
Individuals, estates, etc £10,100 £10,100
Trusts generally £5,050 £5,050
Chattels proceeds
(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 22/6/10 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 – gains taxed at 10%
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 (minimum 5% employee or director
shareholding) held for at least one year.

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