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Capital Gains Tax

Coins
 
Annual exempt amount
2007-08 (£)
2006-07 (£)
Individuals etc*
9,200
8,800
Other trustees
4,600
4,400

* Individuals, trustees of settlements for the disabled, and personal representatives of the estate of a deceased person.

The amount chargeable to CGT is added onto the top of income liable to income tax for individuals and is charged to CGT at these rates:

  • below the starting rate limit at 10%,
  • between the starting rate and basic rate limits at 20%,
  • and above the basic rate limit at 40%.

Transfers between husband and wife or civil partners living together are exempt.

 

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