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Corporation Tax Making Tax Digital (MTD) Rates relief Inheritance Tax (IHT) Capital Gains Tax (CGT) National Insurance and Employment allowance Capital Allowances 'Full expensing' deduction for leased assets VAT Thresholds Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL)
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