Reference
Rates & thresholds
Verified against gov.uk and HMRC. Last checked June 2026.
- CGT annual exempt amount
- £3,000
- 2025/26 tax year — shared across all capital gains, not crypto-only.
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- CGT rate (basic rate band)
- 18%
- On most assets including crypto, for gains within the basic-rate band.
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- CGT rate (higher/additional band)
- 24%
- On most assets including crypto, above the basic-rate band.
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- Personal Allowance (Income Tax)
- £12,570
- Frozen until April 2028. Tapers above £100,000 income.
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