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Statute section

TCGA section 2

Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 s.2 - Persons and gains chargeable

Country

United Kingdom

Section

2

Updated

2026-05-20

Operative text

TCGA 1992 section 2 charges capital gains tax on UK residents on worldwide gains and on non-UK residents on gains arising from UK land and certain other UK assets. Annual exempt amount (3,000 GBP for 2024-25) provides a small allowance.

Amendment history

2024-04-06

Finance Act 2024

Annual exempt amount reduced to 3,000 GBP.

Cross-references

TCGA 1992 s.10A

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