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What is Capital Gains Tax?
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit you make when you sell or dispose of an asset that has increased in value. For crypto, this means if you sell Bitcoin for more than you bought it, the profit is subject to CGT. There's an annual tax-free allowance.
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