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The Conservative party has announced plans to implement tax reforms if it wins the next general election.

However, shadow Treasury chief secretary Philip Hammond explained that tax cuts during a first Tory term of office would be restrained, in order to build up reserves.

Speaking to the Telegraph, Mr Hammond, 52, explained that significant tax cuts would only be unveiled once "the money's piled up in the pot".

"I am an instinctive tax cutter and I think that's the important point," he stated. "We will put stability first. But we are a party that by instinct wants to see the share of public spending reduced over time."

Under the new plans, the Conservative party would introduce sizeable tax cuts in order to win a second term, but insists that financial stability in the UK would be placed first.

Smaller companies are advised to take control of their budgeting and tax responsibilities by adopting SME accounting software.

Chancellor Alistair Darling announced the 2008 Budget last week, which included substantial tax increases on alcohol and the most polluting vehicles.

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