Milking the system
Language: English Series: Guardian ; 1 February 1999, 16(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: At present, landowners pay no capital gains tax on profits earned on farmland sold for development. The author proposes that the government close the loophole and make up to £1 billion in the process.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3505-42 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 91057-1001 |
At present, landowners pay no capital gains tax on profits earned on farmland sold for development. The author proposes that the government close the loophole and make up to £1 billion in the process.