Capital Gains Tax
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Is a wealth tax the answer?
More wealth taxes may soon be a reality for east African countries in the wake of Covid-19
Levelling the savings playing field
Tax increases on capital gains and dividends will hurt big savers, not middle-income earners.
Some balm for tax bites
Professional middle-income earners will feel the squeeze most.
CGT on art
If art is used for personal use, it does not attract capital gains tax.
When do you pay capital gains tax?
Capital gains tax applies even if you are switching between funds. Howvever, retirement funds are exempt.