Finance Act 2007
Public General Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Finance Act 2007 (c. 11) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom prescribing changes to Excise Duties, Value Added Tax, Income Tax, Corporation Tax and Capital Gains Tax. It enacts the Budget of 21 March 2007.
In the UK, the Chancellor delivers an annual Budget speech outlining changes in spending, tax and duty. The respective year's Finance Act is the mechanism to enact the changes.
The rules governing the various taxation methods are contained within the relevant taxation acts. (For instance Capital Gains Tax Legislation is contained within Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992). The Finance Act details amendments to be made to each one of these Acts.
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Bibliography
Halsbury's Statutes
External links
Text of the Finance Act 2007 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
Text of the Finance Act 2007 as originally enacted or made within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
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