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Prepare now for the final stage of MTD for VAT
14 December 2021
The final stage of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT is just a few short months away. From 1 April 2022, even the smallest VAT registered business will need to comply with the quarterly digital recording and reporting of VAT – including those below the £85,000 VAT threshold who are voluntarily registered.
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Eight New Year’s resolutions that businesses should follow
14 December 2021
Every year many of us decide to set a New Year’s resolution. Perhaps it is losing weight, going vegetarian or putting extra money away in your savings. Of course, inevitably, life can get in the way and it is easy to lose track of the promises you set yourself.
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Homes price boom sparks a big rise in Inheritance Tax receipts – What can you do to save tax?
14 December 2021
Campaigners are angry over the fact that more and more people will be drawn into paying Inheritance Tax (IHT), after a big rise in receipts. They are angry that Chancellor Rishi Sunak has frozen the IHT nil rate band and residence nil rate band at £325,000 and £175,000, respectively, until 2026...
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PAYE Settlement Agreement can save time and costs
14 December 2021
For busy small businesses, a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) offers a simpler alternative to pay your employees. It allows you to make one annual payment to cover all the tax and National Insurance due on minor, irregular or impracticable expenses or benefits for your workforce.
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Self-Assessment taxpayers warned over fraudsters trying to steal information
14 December 2021
Self-Assessment taxpayers have been warned to be on their guard against fraudsters trying to steal their information. Over the last year, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) received nearly 900,000 reports from the public about suspicious HMRC contact, which included phone calls, texts or emails.
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Should payments made by an employee for vehicle and uniform rental be treated as reductions when calculating the National Minimum Wage (NMW)?
14 December 2021
Well according to a recent Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT), yes, they should. In this latest case, a taxi driver in Watford was employed by a firm, which dictated that as part of his conditions of employment he was required to provide a vehicle and uniform, both of which were rented...
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Plan B – What does it mean for you and your business?
09 December 2021
As infection rates of the Omicron COVID-19 variant rise across the UK, the Government has decided to implement its Plan B measures to restrict the spread of the virus.
Although this announcement was expected, and details of it widely publicised beforehand, here is what you need to know...
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Everything you need to know about the new WTO Services Domestic Regulation
09 December 2021
New World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules are set to cut the cost of global trade by billions of pounds every year, it has been announced. The Department for International Trade (DIT) – who helped broker the agreement – said the deal represents a massive win for service businesses in the UK.
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New digital export strategy to boost trade in wake of Brexit
03 December 2021
The Government’s new digital export strategy could boost international trade by billions of pounds every year, it has been suggested. The report – published by the Board of Trade – outlines new measures and support that will help traders in the wake of Brexit. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Take advantage of the extension to the Recovery Loan Scheme
29 November 2021
Find out how your businesses can benefit from this Government-backed funding Although much of the COVID-19 financial support has been withdrawn, the Government still wants businesses to access funding to aid their recovery. That is why the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has extended the Recovery Loan Scheme until 30 June 2022...
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