Main Points

Changes to rules on employee share ownership schemes

Changes to rules on employee share ownership schemes

Redundancy lump sum relief increased to £8,000

Trust funds for incapacitated people to be tax free

BES to be extended to companies on London's Alternative Investment Market

Bord Gais to be eligible for corporation tax

Special investment accounts allowed to go over £75,000 over course of investment

Residential property tax threshold increased to £180,000 for calculating arrears due.

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