Autumn Statement 2016: what does it mean for me?
Philip Hammond is to deliver his first Autumn Statement as Chancellor, but what will it contain, and how will that affect the West Country?
Small businesses to benefit as Rural Rate Relief raised to 100%
Rural Rate Relief is to be increased to 100% giving small businesses a tax break worth up to £2900.
Who gets rural rate relief?
- if your business is in a rural area with a population below 3,000
- if you are the only village shop or post office, with a rateable value of up to £8,500
- if you are the only pub or petrol station, with a rateable value of up to £12,500
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