Capital Gains Tax

2011-2012 2010-2011
Individuals/Trusts 28%* 18%**
Entrepreneurs' Relief effective rate 10% 10%

* Remains at 18% for basic rate individuals.
** 28% for higher rate individuals and trusts from 23 June 2010.

Annual Exemptions Individuals and personal representatives

Trusts generally


£10,600



£5,300


£10,100



£5,050
Chattels exemption (5/3 taxable on excess) £6,000 £6,000
Entrepreneurs' Relief lifetime limit of gains £10,000,000 £2,000,000*

*Increased to £5,000,000 from 23 June 2010.

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