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Budget 2009 | Budget Report 22 April 2009

This Report, which was written immediately after the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Budget Speech, is intended to provide an overview of the latest announcements and recent measures most likely to affect you or your business.

Throughout this guide we have included tips and ideas for effective tax and financial planning, but it is important to remember that this planning should be an ongoing, year-round process, not something that is left until the last minute.

We can help you to reassess your plans regularly, and adapt them as your personal and business circumstances change. With our help, you can plan for a rewarding and financially secure future.

Please note: while most taxation changes take effect from the start of the financial year, or tax year, some may not take effect until 2010, or later. Where relevant, details of these changes have been included in this Report. Throughout the Report, 'HMRC' refers to HM Revenue & Customs.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the articles on MSN Money Tax Advice provide accurate and expert guidance, it is impossible to predict all the circumstances in which this information may be used. Accordingly, neither the publisher, author, MSN or Tax Buddies Limited shall be liable to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused by the information contained in or omitted from articles on MSN Money Tax Advice. The law stated is that of England and Wales except where indicated otherwise.

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