The Treasury Minister says his department will spend the summer pulling the budget together.
Eddie Teare says officers are in the middle of preparing the document which will go before Tynwald in February.
Discussions with government departments have been held earlier this year to ensure there is enough time to review everything properly.
Mr Teare says it is a demanding time:
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