Capital gains tax : recent developments
This briefing discusses the reforms made to capital gains tax since 2008, including the most recent changes announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget.

The UK tax burden for 2008/09 is estimated at 35.3% of GDP and is projected to increase to 36.0% by 2013/14. In 2008/09, income tax accounted for 29% of tax receipts, with national insurance contributions accounting for 19%.
UK Tax Burden (70 KB , PDF)
The UK tax burden for 2008/09 is estimated at 35.3% of GDP and is projected to increase to 36.0% by 2013/14. In 2008/09, income tax accounted for 29% of tax receipts, with national insurance contributions accounting for 19%.
UK Tax Burden (70 KB , PDF)
This briefing discusses the reforms made to capital gains tax since 2008, including the most recent changes announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget.
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