Capital Gains Tax

 

2011/12

2010/11

23.6.10 - 5.4.11

Individuals £ £
Exemption 10,600 10,100
Standard rate 18% 18%
Higher rate* 28% 28% (18%)
Trusts    
Exemption 5,300 5,050
Rate 28% 28% (18%)
*For higher and additional rate taxpayers
Entrepreneurs’ Relief
For disposals on or after 6 April 2011 the first £10m (£5m for disposals on or after 23 June 2010 and before 6 April 2011) of qualifying gains are charged at 10%. Gains in excess of the limit are charged at the rates detailed above.