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Landfill Tax

Tax on the disposal of waste on operators of landfill sites calculated according to the weight and to the type of waste deposited.

From 1 April 2009 From 1 April 2008
Active waste per tonne £40 £32
Lower rate - inert waste per tonne £2.50 £2.50

Did you know?

That the Government expect to raise £1.1 billion from landfill tax this year. While the rate of tax is increasing from 1 April 2008 by 33%, the tax yield is only projected to increase by 22%.

2009 and beyond

It is understood that this is expected to rise to £48 per tonne from 1 April 2010.

Regulated for a range of investment business activities by The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

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