What is capital gains tax?
At Monies, we understand capital gains tax (CGT) inside out. CGT is a tax on the profit from selling assets like property and shares in the UK. The amount you pay depends on factors such as the type of asset and your annual CGT allowance, currently £12,300. While higher-rate taxpayers face a 20% CGT rate, basic-rate taxpayers pay 10%. Gains on residential property are taxed at higher rates: 28% for higher-rate taxpayers and 18% for basic-rate taxpayers.