Capital Gains Tax


Capital gains tax rates and bands for 2015/16
On chargeable gains  

Total taxable income and gains:
       up to £31,785
       from £31,786

 
18%
28%
Annual exemption  
- individual £11,100
- most trustees £5,550
 
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 2015/16 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 £1,110 for each trust.