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Rachel Reeves considers raising capital gains tax to 39%

Exclusive: Rates of 33% to 39% being tested as Treasury source says tax-raising plans are in ‘complete disarray’

Rachel Reeves is considering raising capital gains tax as high as 39% in the budget, the Guardian can reveal, amid a scramble to raise funds for crumbling public services.

Treasury modelling being reviewed by the chancellor and seen by this newspaper shows officials are testing a range of 33% to 39% for capital gains tax (CGT). The wealth tax is paid by about 350,000 people and is levied on the sale of assets including second homes and shares but at significantly lower rates than wages.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Exclusive: Rates of 33% to 39% being tested as Treasury source says tax-raising plans are in ‘complete disarray’Rachel Reeves is considering raising capital gains tax as high as 39% in the budget, the Guardian can reveal, amid a scramble to raise funds for crumbling public services.Treasury modelling being reviewed by the chancellor and seen by this newspaper shows officials are testing a range of 33% to 39% for capital gains tax (CGT). The wealth tax is paid by about 350,000 people and is levied on the sale of assets including second homes and shares but at significantly lower rates than wages. Continue reading…