Capital Gains

 
2010/2011
2009/2010
On chargeable gains 18% 18%
Entrepreneurs relief - This will reduce the chargeable gain on qualifying assets by 4/9 - an effective rate of 10%. Claims may be made on more than one occasion, up to a "lifetime" total of £2 million of gains (£1 million before 6 April 2010.
Annual exempt amount -

 
individuals £10,100 £10,100
most trustees £5,050 £5,050

Transfers bettween spouses and civil partners are generally not chargeable