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Later this week the UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will present her Spring Statement, which includes a fiscal outlook and public spending plan.

Amid uncertainty in equities and credit markets, we remain focused on long-term investment fundamentals and building portfolios to weather the storm and deliver for clients.

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In this module, we will explore the fundamentals of Capital Gains Tax (CGT), including tax rates, exempt assets and what qualifies as a chargeable disposal.

In this module, we will begin with the fundamentals of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) calculations before introducing the Partial Disposal formula and principles of Share Matching.

In this module, we will explore how Capital Losses are applied in the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) calculation, examine the rules governing their timing, and analyse the impact of losses involving connected persons.

In this module, we will take an in-depth look at the Share Identification Rules, focusing on the impact of timing when selling and repurchasing of shares/Units held in collective investment vehicles.

In this module, we will explore the key differences between Wasting and Non-Wasting Personal Chattels and examine the nuances of calculating Capital Gains and Losses on the disposal of Non-Wasting Personal Chattels.

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In this module, we will recap of the tax rates appliable to chargeable disposals before exploring how Capital Gains Tax (CGT) taxation rates interact with the UK Income Tax regime.