Articles tagged "capital gains tax"

IHT and CGT allowances to rise at a lower rate

Last updated: Dec 6th, 2011

News

The government has announced that two tax-free allowances will rise in line with the Consumer Prices Index rate of inflation, rather than the more generous Retail Prices Index rate.

How to best invest a lump sum

Last updated: May 18th, 2011

Feature by Moneywise

Philip Pearson, a partner at P&P Invest in Southampton, advises a Moneywise reader on ways to supplement a pension.

How to pay less tax: high earners

Last updated: Aug 24th, 2011

Feature by Sam Barrett

Whatever your stage in life, whether you're young and single, a couple with a family, a high earner or a pensioner, there are ways you can pay less tax. Sam Barrett looks at the scenario for high earners.

Take advantage of this CGT loophole

Last updated: Aug 10th, 2010

Feature by Phil Leiwy

The rise in capital gains tax may not be as high as feared, but the mid-year adjustment makes tax calculations more complex. Phil Leiwy shows you how to ease the burden.

Can I use my holiday home to thwart the taxman?

Last updated: Aug 24th, 2011

Feature

One of our experts advises a reader on the capital gains tax liability of his first and second homes and finds whether he can avoid it.

How will the CGT rise affect you?

Last updated: Jun 24th, 2010

News

Changes to capital gains tax (CGT) announced in the June Budget will affect millions of long-term investors and second-home owners. Sarah Modlock reports.

CGT rises to 28%

Last updated: Jun 22nd, 2010

News

Capital gains tax will jump from 18% to 28% for higher-rate taxpayers at midnight tonight. Ruth Emery reports.

Will the CGT grab punish small investors?

Last updated: May 3rd, 2011

Feature by Sarah Modlock

Raising CGT in line with income tax bands - and lowering the threshold - will hurt savers, pensioners and buy-to-let landlords far more than speculative and greedy traders, says Sarah Modlock.

CGT hikes: should you act now?

Last updated: May 25th, 2010

Feature

Capital gains tax is set to increase, but until the emergency Budget on 22 June, we won't know for sure the new rates, or when they are to be implemented. Esther Armstrong asks our tax expert if the time to act is now?