Tax reductions approved in Motril

MOTRIL council has agreed to various changes to municipal taxes and rates which will benefit local taxpayers next year.

Rates in for changes include IBI property tax, set to be reduced by 4.88 per cent, and capital gains tax on property (4.95 per cent).

Other rates reported to be in for a reduction following approval at the October plenary session are those for occupying public space and rubbish collection rates for empty commercial premises.

In an aim to attract new businesses, the council will also be offering fruit and veg sector companies 10 per cent discounts on rubbish collection rates if they set up shop in town.

Discounts on taxes for large families will also be altered, with up to 90 per cent off for low income families with multiple children.