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Standard and higher rates of capital gains tax (CGT) together with the annual exemption. The special rate of CGT and the limit applying for entrepreneurs’ relief purposes.
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is payable by individuals, trustees and 'personal representatives' (PRs). Companies pay corporation tax on their capital gains.
There are annual tax free allowances (the 'annual exempt amount') for individuals, trustees and PRs. Companies do not have an annual exempt amount.
For individuals net gains are added to 'total taxable income' to determine the appropriate rate of tax. The standard rate applies only to the net gains which, when added to total taxable income do not exceed the 'basic rate band'.
Gains which qualify for 'Investors' Relief' are charged at 18% (14% for 2025/26) for the first £10m of qualifying gains.
Gains which qualify for 'Business Asset Disposal Relief' are charged at 18% (14% for 2025/26) for the first £1 million.
The higher rate applies to higher rate and additional rate taxpayers.
06 Jul 2026
More than 110,000 unrepresented taxpayers who must register for Making Tax Digital (MTD) from April 2026 have still not done so, according to the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).
Government plans to extend the rules requiring some taxpayers to declare 'uncertain' tax positions risk creating more uncertainty, compliance burdens and tax disputes according to the CIOT.
The decision to phase in the mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind is a 'welcome step' to allow employers and payroll software providers more time to prepare for significant changes, says the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT).