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Home > > 2008/09 Rates and Allowances

2008/09 Rates and Allowances

This tax year there are the following key changes in the tax rates and tax system:

Starting rate band

From 6 April 2008 there is no 10% starting rate band.

Income tax

  • Income tax now 20%

Corporation tax

  • Main rate: 28%
  • Small companies' rate: 21%

Capital gains tax

  • Standard rate: 18%
  • Entrepreneurs' relief on £1 million - effective rate: 10%

Capital allowances

  • New annual investment allowance for first £50,000: 100%

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