Capital Gains Tax

Exemptions 2010/11 2009/10
Individuals, estates, etc £10,100 £10,100
Trusts generally £5,050 £5,050
Chattels proceeds
(marginal relief 5/x of proceeds excedding limit)
£6,000 £6,000
     
Rates
Individuals 18% 18%
Trusts and estates 18% 18%
 
Entrepreneurs' Relief 2009/11:
Lifetime limit £2,000,000 £2,000,000
4/9ths of business gain (effective tax rate of 10%). For trading businesses and companies (min. 5% employee/director shareholding) held for at least one year