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Wealth Tax: Q&As

20 January 2021

Your questions answered.

An influential body of academics and tax experts has published a detailed report which explores whether a wealth tax should be introduced into the UK and, if so, how it should work.

The Wealth Tax Commission, which published the report, recommends the government should consider introducing a one-off wealth tax, but concludes that an annual wealth tax would not be as viable.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Orlando Bridgeman

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