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  2. Capital Gains Tax is a tax on the profit when you sell (or ‘dispose of’) something (an ‘asset’) that’s increased in value. It’s the gain you make that’s taxed, not the amount of money you...

    • If you pay higher rate Income Tax
    • If you pay basic rate Income Tax
    • If you’re a trustee or business

    If you’re a higher or additional rate taxpayer you’ll pay:

    •28% on your gains from residential property

    If you’re a basic rate taxpayer, the rate you pay depends on the size of your gain, your taxable income and whether your gain is from residential property or other assets.

    1.Work out how much taxable income you have - this is your income minus your Personal Allowance and any other Income Tax reliefs you’re entitled to.

    2.Work out your total taxable gains.

    3.Deduct your tax-free allowance from your total taxable gains.

    4.Add this amount to your taxable income.

    5.If this amount is within the basic Income Tax band you’ll pay 10% on your gains (or 18% on residential property). You’ll pay 20% (or 28% on residential property) on any amount above the basic tax rate.

    Trustees or personal representatives of someone who’s died pay:

    •28% on residential property

    •20% on other chargeable assets

    You’ll pay 10% if you’re a sole trader or partnership and your gains qualify for Business Asset Disposal Relief.

  3. Jun 4, 2018 · Use these rates and allowances for Capital Gains Tax to work out your overall gains above your tax-free allowance (known as the annual exempt amount).

  4. 3 days ago · Capital gains tax is paid on the profits you make when you sell something - if it exceeds your tax-free allowance and losses from previous years. Find out the CGT rates for 2023-24 and 2022-23, and how much tax-free profit you can make.

  5. Capital gains tax explained – from when you need to pay it on the sale of property, assets and investments to how much you'll have to pay. Learn how to calculate your CGT bill and what allowances you can claim to keep it to a minimum.

  6. Feb 14, 2024 · Capital gains tax is a levy on any profit you make when you sell or "dispose of" an asset, such as shares or a second home. "Disposing" means gifting it, swapping it for something else or getting compensation for it - eg through an insurance payout. Only the profit is taxed, not the total amount you've received for it.

  7. As of 2024/2025, your capital gains tax allowance is £3,000, meaning your taxable profit is £2,000. If you’re a basic rate taxpayer, you’ll pay £200 or 10% of the taxable profit. If you’re a higher or additional rate taxpayer, you’ll pay £400 or 20% of the taxable profit.

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