How lean is your business?

Feb 21, 2019

There are obvious benefits to your personal wellbeing if you sweat it out at the gym three times a week: improved stamina, enviable muscle tone, endorphin buzz and unwanted pounds shed. But could your…

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Parliament eases through Finance Act 2019

Feb 19, 2019

According to a recent government announcement, 32 million people will be better off as the Finance Bill 2018-19 receives Royal Assent.  

Treasury pundits who wrote the announcement said:

A…

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Goodbye 2017-18 and hello to 2018-19

Feb 14, 2019

The deadline for filing 2017-18 self-assessment tax returns without paying a penalty for late submission has passed (31 January 2019).

But a new and pressing deadline now presents itself: 5…

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What was all the fuss about?

Feb 12, 2019

Last year, the 23 May 2018 to be precise, the UK adapted the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The deadline created a rush of publicity and activity as businesses across the UK pored over…

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Happy days

Feb 07, 2019

In what amounts to a single-issue mini-budget the Treasury posted a welcome announcement for the manufacturers and consumers of alcoholic products last week. They said:

The Chancellor…

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MTD for VAT - pilot extended to all eligible businesses

Feb 06, 2019

HMRC has extended its Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTDfV) pilot scheme to all eligible businesses.

For most businesses, compliance with the regulations is mandated for VAT return periods beginning…

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Businesses urged to prepare for post-Brexit Customs Declarations

Feb 06, 2019

HMRC is urging VAT-registered UK businesses which trade exclusively with the EU to be prepared for a no deal Brexit.

In a letter sent to 145,000 affected businesses, HMRC explains changes…

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MTD for VAT - pilot extended to all eligible businesses

Feb 06, 2019

HMRC has extended its Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTDfV) pilot scheme to all eligible businesses.

For most businesses, compliance with the regulations is mandated for VAT return periods beginning…

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HMRC's Voice ID database

Feb 06, 2019

Since 2017, HMRC has captured millions of callers' voice data on its Voice ID system by encouraging the caller to say a key phrase instead of the conventional password to gain access to their accounts.

However,…

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