Budget 2005

Personal Reliefs

Loss of office

£30,000 exempt (subject to conditions)

Maintenance to ex spouse

• relief on maximum of £2,280 (£2,210 2004/2005) unless obligation existed on 15 March 1988
• relief restricted to 10%
• applies only where either party was born pre 6 April 1935

Life assurance relief

• relief on pre 14 March 1984 policies 12.5%

Rent a room relief

• rent received on furnished accommodation in an individual's only or main residence tax free £4,250

The figures shown here are subject to ammendment as the Finance Bill passes through Parliament.

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