Capital gains tax proves a growing concern for advisers

More than 91% surveyed reported CGT is a greater concern compared to two years ago

Isabel Baxter
clock • 3 min read

Capital gains tax (CGT) is becoming an increasing concern for advisers and their clients, Financial Software Ltd (FSL) has found.

In a study commissioned by The Lang Cat involving more than 130 financial advisers, more than 91% reported that CGT is of greater concern for them and their clients compared to two years ago. This comes as speculation mounts about a potential overhaul of the tax regime in the Labour government's first Autumn Budget on 30 October.  High-rate taxpayers currently pay a 24% levy on gains from residential property or 20% on other assets. Industry commentators suggest this could be raised to match income tax, meaning a rate of 40% or 45%. The latest statistics from HMRC show that since 2...

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