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Employers beware late PAYE

Clients and visitors are reminded to pay their PAYE on time every month or quarter or face automatic penalties. Read on for details...

Autumn Statement 2011 - an update

Following the publication of the Finance Bill 2012 draft clauses and explanatory notes on 6th Dec here is a summary of the key issues updated since the Autumn Statement on 29th Nov 2011.

Christmas parties - tax-free exemption explained

As Christmas approaches let’s get the facts straight: Does the £150 tax free exemption apply to one-man bands the same as with a large company?

Workplace pension reforms

To address the fact that a large number of the UK population is under-saving for retirement the government is proposing to reform pensions. The legislation will affect every employer in the UK and will have severe penalties for non-compliance.

HMRC VAT Disclosure Opportunity

HMRC’s campaign for businesses trading above the VAT registration threshold – a turnover of £73,000 – who have not registered have until 30 September 2011...

Advisory fuel rates change

Advisory fuel rates have changed from 1st September 2011 and all the new rates can be found here ....