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Government Bonds - Gilts

Tax_Slave
Tax_Slave Posts: 209 Forumite
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edited 15 November at 2:40PM in Savings & investments
I understand that investments and possible gains on government bonds-gilts are CGT free.

Does this apply to;
1 - Buy a dated 2035 bond at say 80 per unit in 2005 - matures expiry in 2035 paying 100 per unit - profit 20 per unit CGT free.

2 - Buy a dated 2035 bond at say 80 per unit in 2005 - sell at 110 per unit in 2015 - profit 30 per unit CGT free.

Is above correct and in both cases profit is CGT free?

Thanks for any answers.

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  • Cus
    Cus Posts: 875 Forumite
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    My understanding is that both of the scenarios above are correct.  Of course the coupon payments received during ownership are not CGT free and treated/taxed as income unless held in an ISA or Sipp
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