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The amount of current payables on social security and taxes other than incomes tax. [Refer: Payables on social security and taxes other than income tax]

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The amount of current receivables from taxes other than income tax. [Refer: Receivables from taxes other than income tax]

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The amount of the estimated financial effect of contingent liabilities. [Refer: Contingent liabilities [member]]

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The amount of non-current payables on social security and taxes other than incomes tax. [Refer: Payables on social security and taxes other than income tax]

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The amount of non-current receivables from taxes other than income tax. [Refer: Receivables from taxes other than income tax]

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