Capital gains

Capital Gains Tax
2009-2010 2008-2009
Individuals/Trusts* 18% 18%

Annual Exemptions Individuals and personal representatives

Trusts generally

£10,100


£5,050


£9,600


£4,800

Chattels exemption (5/3 taxable on excess) £6,000 £6,000

* Indexation and taper relief no longer available for disposals by individuals and trusts after 5.4.08.

Entrepreneurs’ Relief - from 6.4.08 the first £1 million of gains on certain types of assets will be charged to CGT at an effective rate of 10%. This is a lifetime limit.