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CGT tax hike 'front-runner' ahead of Budget as personal allowance rise targeted - reports

Capital gains tax (CGT) has been touted as the likeliest tax hike in October's Autumn Budget, with the chancellor reportedly mulling a rate rise to as high as 45%, reports suggested.

CGT tax hike 'front-runner' ahead of Budget as personal allowance rise targeted - reports

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Capital gains tax (CGT) has been touted as the likeliest tax hike in October's Autumn Budget, with the chancellor reportedly mulling a rate rise to as high as 45%, reports suggested.

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Capital gains tax (CGT) has been touted as the likeliest tax hike in October's Autumn Budget, with the chancellor reportedly mulling a rate rise to as high as 45%, reports suggested.

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