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Capital Gains Tax

Our coverage on Capital Gains Tax (CGT) focuses on the financial, legislative, and policy developments shaping the taxation of asset disposals in the UK. Accountancy Today reports on CGT rate changes, allowance adjustments, and the fiscal strategies adopted by HMRC and the Treasury to reform capital taxation. We analyse the implications of these changes for property, business assets, and investment portfolios, with particular attention to how they affect personal tax planning, trust structures, and corporate transactions. Our editorial also explores compliance requirements and the advisory challenges faced by accountants navigating CGT on behalf of clients. This coverage provides accountants, tax advisers, and financial planners with essential insight into a dynamic area of UK tax policy.

Capital Gains Tax

Our coverage on Capital Gains Tax (CGT) focuses on the financial, legislative, and policy developments shaping the taxation of asset disposals in the UK. Accountancy Today reports on CGT rate changes, allowance adjustments, and the fiscal strategies adopted by HMRC and the Treasury to reform capital taxation. We analyse the implications of these changes for property, business assets, and investment portfolios, with particular attention to how they affect personal tax planning, trust structures, and corporate transactions. Our editorial also explores compliance requirements and the advisory challenges faced by accountants navigating CGT on behalf of clients. This coverage provides accountants, tax advisers, and financial planners with essential insight into a dynamic area of UK tax policy.

Azets appoints private client tax partner for Kent

Based at Azets’ Maidstone office, Nicola MacAulay will hold a strategic remit covering the…

Tax is moving upstream in business decision-making

By Emma Bowles, tax partner at JS

Pierce appoints Fiona Wheeler as its third director of 2026

In her new role, Wheeler will oversee inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and income tax…

Mercer and Hole appoints new tax knowledge leader

Elizabeth Fothergrill steps into her new role with extensive expertise covering residence…
Capital gains tax receipts rise 69% in January

Capital gains tax receipts rise 69% in January

The surge in receipts follows changes to CGT rates introduced in the October 2024 Budget

Johnston Carmichael appoints new private client tax director

In his new role, Alan Dean will support clients through a dynamic and evolving tax landscape
Capital gains tax receipts fall 8% as investors defer disposals

Capital gains tax receipts fall 8% as investors defer disposals

The figures follow a reduction in the annual exemption allowance, which fell from £12,300 in…

Prime Accountants appoints new private client lead

Cockman will work alongside tax directors Paislei Godley and Stuart Gooderham, and new tax…

Albert Goodman promotes Lauren James to personal tax partner

Albert Goodman has promoted Lauren James to partner in its personal tax team, with effect…

BUDGET: Income tax bands frozen, minimum wage to increase, NI-exempt pension threshold scrapped

Income tax and NI thresholds will be frozen while the minimum wage will rise by 50p from…
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