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2008/09 Rates and Allowances
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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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2008/09 Rates and Allowances
Main taxes
- Key dates and deadlines
- Income tax
- Corporation tax
- Inheritance tax
- Capital gains tax
- Value added tax
- NI contributions
- Residential property letting taxation
- Main capital allowances