The UK government has announced a little extra tax relief aimed at encouraging what the chancellor termed ‘micro-entrepreneurs’ in yesterday’s budget — albeit the other beneficiaries here are likely to be gigantic tech platforms like Airbnb if Brits take up the invitation to rent out their spare rooms for a little tax-free extra income. The new tax break also applies to selling goods online so tech platforms such as eBay and etsy may also see some extra uplift in the…
UK offers tax breaks to boost sharing economy
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