An in-depth exploration of how business assets are treated under capital gains tax, specifically in relation to entrepreneurs' relief and the historical context of taper relief.
Entrepreneurs' Relief (ER) is a tax relief scheme introduced on April 6, 2008, in the UK, offering a reduced rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on disposals of qualifying business assets, effectively encouraging entrepreneurial activities.
Taper Relief was a tax relief mechanism used in the U.K. to reduce the amount of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) payable on the disposal of assets, provided these assets were held for a certain period. It was replaced by Entrepreneurs' Relief in 2008.
