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capital gains allowances and taper relief

 

Capital Gains Allowances
Description
Allowance
Annual Exemption (Individuals) – 2006/2007
£8,800
Annual Exemption (Individuals) – 2005/2006
£8,500
Annual Exemption (Trusts) – 2006/2007
£4,400
Annual Exemption (Trusts) – 2005/2006
£4,250
Chattels Exemption
£6,000
Gains of Charities
Exempt
Compensation
Exempt
Decorations for Valour
Exempt
Transfer of asset to spouse/civil partner
Exempt
Motor Vehicles
Exempt
Principal Private Residence
Exempt

 

 

 

Taper Relief
Business Assets Non Business Assets
Number of complete years after 5.4.98 for which asset held
% of Gain Chargeable
Number of complete years after 5.4.98 for which asset held
% of Gain Chargeable
0
100%
0
100%
1
50%
1
100%
2 or more
25%
2
100%
 
3
95%
 
4
90%
 
5
85%
 
6
80%
 
7
75%
 
8
70%
 
9
65%
 
10 or more
60%

 

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