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  • Rachel Reeves considers ‘mansion tax’ on homes above £1.5m

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    Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking at imposing capital gains tax on the sale of houses above £1.5m as she looks to fill a £40bn hole in the public finances. The change, which would likely happen at this year’s Autumn Budget, would see higher-rate taxpayers pay 24 per cent of the value of any gain they [...]

    Capital gains tax is not currently charged on primary residences. (Credit Beauchamp Estates)

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