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Households with children often see changes in their ITIS rate. Filing early means more time to spread any costs. Get ahead of the game by using our tax return checklist to organise your paperwork and file today: www.gov.je/mytaxreturn

Filing your taxes can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be! One of the hardest parts can be gathering all the required paperwork - then completing your tax return is easy. Use our handy checklist to make sure you've got everything you need, download it directly here:  https://bit.ly/3weNtBC Read more about filing your tax return at: www.gov.je/mytaxreturn

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The Planning Application for the Acute Hospital at Overdale has today been approved by the Planning Committee. The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Tom Binet, said: “The approval of the Planning Application for the Acute Hospital at Overdale marks a major milestone in delivering the modern, high-quality healthcare facilities our Island urgently needs. Securing planning approval brings us one step closer to ensuring construction of the acute facility remains on track to start this year, meeting our Government priority as set out in the Common Strategic Policy.” This is a government priority that will provide the quality and level of health and care required by Islanders and give confidence in healthcare for future generations. To read the full statement and find out more, visit: https://lnkd.in/eUw8zZyh

In his Chamber lunch speech on 12 February, Deputy Steve Luce - Environment Minister, highlighted the government's commitment to reforming the planning system — making it more efficient, transparent, and effective. ✅ 85% of applications now decided on time (up from 67%) ✅ Pre-application advice service enhanced, improving approval rates ✅ Faster decisions, reduced backlogs, and a more responsive system It is a priority of this government to reform and improve the planning service to make development more sustainable, ensuring a balance between progress and environmental protection. Read the full speech outlining recent achievements, ongoing reforms, and future plans: https://bit.ly/418i4MP

The Government is investing £20 million to help businesses improve skills, boost productivity, and stay competitive as the living wage is implemented. Through the Better Business Support Package, employers can access grants for training and productivity initiatives via Jersey Business. This investment ensures businesses don’t just adapt but thrive — creating a stronger, more sustainable future for all Islanders. More information about the Government's common strategic policies can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e6SMUszh

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Revisions to various aspects of planning guidance have been made as part of Government CSP to reform the Island’s planning service. These changes include: ✅ Removal of the 3,000sq ft floorspace limit, to allow appropriate residential growth ✅ More flexibility for windows in listed buildings to improve energy efficiency while preserving heritage These changes are aimed at creating positive development while ensuring clarity and flexibility in planning policies. Full details available here: https://bit.ly/4jQ0wxN The revised planning guidelines are available on the government website: ▶️ Housing outside the built-up area: https://bit.ly/4jPX9qD ▶️ Density standards: https://bit.ly/4hPLJkO ▶️ Residential space standards: https://bit.ly/4htpPUL ▶️ Protection of historic windows and doors: https://bit.ly/4hyHpqg Steve Luce

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Each year over 4,000 customers mistakenly send in receipts, mortgage statements, bank certificates etc. In 2019 the law changed: You just need to keep paperwork safe at home you should not send it to us anymore. We will contact you if we need sight of any supporting document. Sending paperwork with your return slows down your assessment. If information on the paperwork is different to what’s on your return, we can’t accept your return as filed, and will return it to you. More information available at gov.je/MyTaxReturn