Capital Gains Tax receipts soar from £10bn to £17bn
Original Article Summary
The government received £16.985bn in Capital Gains Taxes in January 2026, a 69% increase from the take of £10.033bn in January last year. Jason Hollands, managing director at wealth management firm Evelyn Partners, said: “January’s figure includes the payment of self-assessment bills for the 2024/25 tax year so it could reflect investors – from April […] The post Capital Gains Tax receipts soar from £10bn to £17bn appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
CGT receipts jumped 69% to £17bn as property and asset investors rushed to sell before expected tax rate increases in 2024. The reduced £3,000 annual exemption significantly increases tax exposure for property investors on disposal.
Investor Relevance
Critical for exit planning and capital growth strategies. The low £3,000 CGT exemption and higher rates mean property investors face substantially higher tax bills when selling, requiring more sophisticated tax planning and timing of disposals.
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