Business flood victims support fund

Jan 04, 2016

Businesses caught up in the devastation of Storm Eva will be able to apply for £6 million of government money to get their doors back open to customers.

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Tax helpline for those affected by recent flooding

Dec 17, 2015

Readers affected by the recent floods, particularly in the north-west of England, should take note that HMRC has created a support line. If your business was affected you should call HMRC as they…

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Draft finance bill clauses published

Dec 15, 2015

HMRC has issued the following information regarding the publication of draft clauses of the Finance Bill 2016:

New draft tax legislation has been published (9 December 2016) to implement…

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Training for employees and franchisees

Dec 11, 2015

Employers who pay for their employees and sub-contractors to attend training courses may be interested in the following directive from HMRC, issued July 2015.

The cost of food and accommodation…

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National Living Wage

Dec 08, 2015

HMRC has issued the following information regarding the imminent launch of the NMW 1 April 2016. Firms are advised to take simple steps now as poll reveals 93% of bosses support initiative, with majority…

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Landlords despair

Dec 07, 2015

On the 8 July 2015, George Osborne announced a number of changes to the taxation of property businesses. Without a doubt the most impactful change is the loss of higher rate tax relief for finance…

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A 30th December 2015 filing deadline

Dec 07, 2015

One of the more obscure filing deadlines for Self Assessment purposes relates to a claim to have your tax underpaid for a year recovered by an adjustment, an increase, in the PAYE stopped from your…

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Help to buy ISAs are available from 1 December 2015

Dec 07, 2015

The following information is extracted from the Government’s help sheet:

  • New accounts will be available for 4 years, but once you have opened an account there’s no limit on how you…

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Repaying employers for private fuel

Dec 07, 2015

Company car drivers should be giving consideration to the issues raised in this article if they are provided with fuel for private mileage by their employers.

With no repayment to compensate…

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