2008/09 Rates and Allowances

With changes in the tax system now an ever-present feature, our up-to-date experience is available to ensure clients' tax liabilities are planned to be at a minimum.

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

24 November 2008

The 2008 Pre Budget Report included the announcement of personal allowances and tax rates for 2009/10. Also included were changes that restrict the value of personal allowance from April 2010.

3 September 2008

Stamp Duty Land Tax nil rate band is to apply for one year for all house purchases up to £175,000

13 May 2008 Mini Budget

Personal allowance increased by £600 to £6,035. Higher rate taxable band reduced to £34,800 (£36,000 as announced in the March 2008 Budget).

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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