Taxpayers may wish to consider basic tax planning arrangements in use the capital gains tax annual exemption (also known as the annual exempt amount). This type of tax planning is often reviewed at the end of the tax year.
This guidance note first looks at the annual exemption in detail and then various tax planning strategies that might be appropriate, depending on the family circumstances. It also considers actions to consider before the end of the tax year.
For other commentary that is relevant to year end tax planning, see the:
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