Capital Gains Tax

 

2010/11 and 2009/10

Individuals £
Exemption 10,100
Balance of gains 18%
Trusts  
Exemption 5,050
Balance of gains (reduced by taper relief* for 2007/08). 18%
Entrepreneurs’ Relief
The first £2m (£1m for disposals before 6 April 2010) of qualifying gains are charged at an effective rate of 10%. Gains in excess of the limit are charged at 18%.