GLOSSARY

Capital Gains Tax

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

The UK tax on the profit when you sell or otherwise dispose of an investment for more than it cost.

WHERE YOU MEET IT

Estimated on the Tax Year widget for one tax year's sales. Realised Gains covers all time and isn't a tax figure.

WATCH OUT FOR

It isn't charged inside an ISA or a pension.

EXPLAINED IN

The capital gains allowance

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