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Capital Gains Tax

Capital gains tax rates and bands for 2012/13
On chargeable gains  
 
Total taxable gains and income
up to £34,370 18%
from £34,371 28%
 
Annual exemption
- individuals £10,600
- most trustees £5,300
 
Chattels exemption
(proceeds per item or set) £6,000

 

Entrepreneurs’ Relief

Qualifying gains will be taxed at 10%.

Claims may be made on more than one occasion up to a “lifetime” total of £10 million.

Notes

  1. Transfers between husband and wife or civil partners living together are generally exempt.
  2. Capital gains of all trusts for 2012/13 are taxed at the rate of 28%. Where there are several trusts created by the same settlor, the annual exemption is divided equally between them, subject to a minimum exemption of £1,060 for each trust.