Welsh land transaction tax consultation
The Welsh government recently consulted on proposals to abolish land transaction tax(LTT) multiple dwellings relief (MDR) following the UK government’s decision to abolish the equivalent relief for
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Welsh land transaction tax
The recent Welsh government’s land transaction tax (LTT) consultation looks at extending the time limit indefinitely for reclaims and exemption from higher rates in limited circumstances.