A five-year endowment policy matured on 1 August 2017 with a maturity value of £40,000. The policy had been taken out with a single premium of £30,000. What is the amount of the top-sliced gain?

A -- £10,000

B - £40,000

C -- £8,000

D -- £2,000

Answer:

D: The chargeable gain is £10,000 being the maturity value of £40,000 less the single premium of £30,000. The top sliced gain is £10,000/5 years = £2,000.