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Old 10-12-2007, 12:55 PM
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I know it's a bit late but the chancellor has announced that there is a single rate of 18%, with no taper relief or indexation allowance.

This doesn't come in until 6 April 2008, so it could make a substantial difference if you've either got a business asset or a long held asset that you are thinking of selling soon.
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Old 10-15-2007, 05:17 PM
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Does that mean you pay 18% on any gains made over your allowance?
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Old 10-15-2007, 05:29 PM
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Does that mean you pay 18% on any gains made over your allowance?
That is the idea. Basically it doesn't matter how long you've held the asset or whether it is for a business or non-business purpose.
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Old 10-15-2007, 09:06 PM
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If Im correct the current allowance is circa 9k. Is this changing? What is the current rate of tax on CGT. Basically I have some investments maturing at the end of the year, so I guess I should take the loan note option and cash in after april 08?
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Old 10-15-2007, 09:23 PM
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If Im correct the current allowance is circa 9k. Is this changing? What is the current rate of tax on CGT. Basically I have some investments maturing at the end of the year, so I guess I should take the loan note option and cash in after april 08?
The allowance is not going up dramatically. If you are going to use loan notes (that is to book the sale before April, but collect the the cash later) make sure that an accountant sets up this scheme. This is not a DIY option.
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Old 10-16-2007, 01:41 PM
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Ok thanks will speak to my accountant about that.
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