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Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax

2010/11

6.4.10 - 22.6.10

23.6.10 - 5.4.11

Individuals

£

£

Exemption

10,100

10,100

Balance of gains

18%

18%

Higher rate*

-

28%

Trusts

 

 

Exemption

5,050

5,050

Rate

18%

28%

*For higher and additional rate taxpayers


Entrepreneurs' Relief
 

The first £5m (£2m for disposals on/after 6 April 2010 and before 23 June 2010) of qualifying gains are charged at an effective rate of 10%. Gains in excess of the limit are charged at the rates detailed above.


Inheritance Tax

Death
rate
%

Lifetime
rate
%

Chargeable transfers
2010/11 and 2009/10
£'000

Nil

Nil

0 - 325*

40

20

Over 325*



*Potentially increased for surviving spouses or civil partners who die on or after 9 October 2007.


Reliefs

Annual exemption

£3,000

Marriage

- parent

£5,000

 

Small gifts

£250

 

- grandparent

£2,500

 

 

 

- bride/groom

£2,500

 

 

 

- other

£1,000

Reduced charge on gifts within seven years of death

Years before death

0-3

3-4

4-5

5-6

6-7

% of death charge

100

80

60

40

20

 

 

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