Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts reached £1.13bn in the first six months of the 2026/27 tax year, as speculation over potential tax rises ahead of next week’s Autumn Budget raises questions about whether investors have brought forward disposals.
HMRC figures show receipts totalled £216m in September 2026, up from £207m in September 2025 and following £198m in August. Receipts between April and September were broadly unchanged year on year, remaining at £1.13bn. The figures come amid weeks of speculation that chancellor John Healey could increase CGT rates at the Autumn Budget. However, recent reports have suggested the tax is unlikely to be targeted for further rate rises. Quilter tax and financial planning expert Rachael Griffin said: "Following reports that CGT is going to be left alone at this Budget, it will be interestin...
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