Employment allowance – claim now!
On 6 April 2014 the Employment Allowance came into effect – a new relief which means nearly all employers can save up to £2,000 of […]
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Small Business
Budget 2014 – Business Tax
Corporation tax rates The main rate of corporation tax will be 21% from 1 April 2014. The current rate is 23%. From 1 April 2015
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HMRC attacks LLPs as “Tax Avoidance”
At least that’s the view in a report recently published by the Office for Tax Simplification (OTS). In the review of the tax treatment of
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HMRC win dividend waiver case
We highlighted in this blog as long ago as 2012 HMRC’s increasingly aggressive stance against what has long been held as legitimate tax planning by
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One man companies beware!
One man companies should be well aware of the IR35 rule. The taxman has just published its 47 page ‘Intermediaries legislation guidance note’. http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/ir35/guidance.pdf The
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VAT Exemption Extends to all Not for Profit Sports Clubs
Further to our blog of the 2 January 2014, we should also point out that the European Court ruling will apply to any fees received
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HMRC “Big Brother” really is watching you!
The lengths that HMRC will go to in its quest to catch-out tax evaders seemingly knows no bounds with the disclosure that Inland Revenue Inspectors
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Autumn Statement 2013
In a surprise move the Chancellor moved his autumn statement from the usual Wednesday to a Thursday. Starting with a note of caution on the
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Racing Tipster barred by bookmakers wins VAT Tribunal
A man who gave such successful racing tips he claims that he was barred by bookies, has won a VAT tribunal where he proved that
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Are you missing out on Tax Relief?
HMRC have stated that they believe many more businesses could be claiming research and development tax relief. In the last year the tax authorities have
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