Budget 2013: Spouses' tax relief loophole closed

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The government has confirmed it will end tax relief on contributions to schemes set up for employees' spouses or families as part of a clampdown on avoidance.

HM Treasury revealed in the budget that it would include legislation on the practice in the Finance Bill 2013. It said: "As announced at Budget 2012, legislation will be included in Finance Bill...

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