Capital Gains Tax

Exemptions 2010/11 2009/10
Individuals, estates, etc £10,100 £10,100
Trusts generally £5,050 £5,050
Chattels (restricted to 5/3rds of proceeds exceeding limit) £6,000 £6,000
     
Rates
Individuals 18% 18%
Trusts and estates 18% 18%
 
Entrepreneurs’ Relief 2009-11
Lifetime limit £2,000,000 £1,000,000

4⁄9ths of gain (effective tax rate of 10%). For trading businesses & companies
(minimum 5% employee or director shareholding) held for at least one year.

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