Government confirms business rates surtax on larger commercial properties

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The chancellor has confirmed the government will push ahead with introducing a surcharge on retail property rates above £500,000.

Dubbed a ‘surtax’ by retailers, the new levy will mean that many larger commercial properties will face a higher rate on property tax, as part of a bid to help fund permanent discounts for smaller retailers, leisure and hospitality firms.

 

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