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Tax rebate scheme for soldiers
Tax rebate scheme for soldiers
Last Modified: 25 Sep 2007
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PA News
A council tax rebate will be given to members of the armed forces deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, Defence Secretary Des Browne announced.
All troops who pay council tax for a property in the UK will receive the £140 tax-free rebate for their six month tour. The payment will be extended to all personnel serving overseas from next year.
Mr Browne said: "I am delighted to announce a further enhancement to the operational welfare package.
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