Investors on 'high alert' as OTS proposals could triple population subject to CGT

Current GTS rates may double in line with income taxation

Mike Sheen
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Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) proposals published this week could see the number of UK tax payers subject to capital gains tax (CGT) triple, according to tax experts, who warn investors should be on "high alert" over the controversial plans.

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