Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 section 72

Termination of life interest on death of person entitled

Section 72 deals with the capital gains tax consequences when a life interest (or other interest in possession) in settled property comes to an end on the death of the person entitled to it, providing for a tax-free uplift in the base cost of the trust assets.

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