Agent update: Issue 121

Published on: 18 July 2024

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HMRC has published Agent Update issue 121 (17 July 2024) providing a round-up of recent developments and changes to legislation and allowances relating to UK tax for tax agents and advisers.

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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