Autumn Budget 2024: Capital gains tax hiked to 24% in ‘blow for investors’
Higher rate of CGT has increased to 24%, while lower rate has risen to 18%
Higher rate of CGT has increased to 24%, while lower rate has risen to 18%
Conservative and Labour parties both promise no increases to income, VAT, or corporation tax
However, commentators warn the lack of a concrete commitment to not raise CGT could concern investors
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CGT changes could generate another £1.2bn for the Treasury by 2025