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HMRC’s call waiting times nearly trebled

HMRC’s call waiting times nearly trebled Taxpayers have to wait almost three times longer to contact HM Revenue & Customs than they did two years ago, it has been revealed. On average it takes just over four minutes to get … More >>

Rising employment shows businesses confidence

Rising employment shows businesses confidence According to the latest statistics issued by the Office of National Statistics: ‘The unemployment rate was 8.3% of the economically active population, down 0.1 on the quarter. There were 2.65 million unemployed people, down 35,000 … More >>

National Minimum Wage rates

National Minimum Wage rates The government has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations for National Minimum Wage rates from 1 October 2012. From 1 October 2012: the adult minimum wage rate will increase from £6.08 to £6.19 an hour the … More >>

Charity tax relief concerns

Cameron responds to charity concerns over tax relief David Cameron has promised to listen “sympathetically” to concerns raised by a host of charities about government plans to impose a cap on tax relief for philanthropic gifts. The Prime Minister said: … More >>

Employer end of year forms – deadline 19 May 2012

Employer end of year forms – HMRC deadline approaching! HMRC are reminding employers that in order to avoid penalties they must file the Employer Annual Return (P35 and P14s) online and on time. The vast majority of employers must file … More >>

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – Bank Holidays

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee A reminder of the bank holiday changes After the excitement of last year’s Royal wedding, this year there will be further regal celebrations with the 60th anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II coming to the throne. It was announced … More >>

The Budget 2012 – Our free summary guide

Regional Growth Fund for SMEs

Regional Growth Fund for SMEs Are you taking advantage of the funding available for your projects and business purchases? The Regional Growth Fund (RGF) is a £2.4bn fund operating across England from 2011 to 2015. It supports projects and programmes … More >>

Year End Tax Planning Guide 2011/12

Year end tax planning guide 2011/12 Are you taking advantage of the available reliefs and exemptions? As the end of the tax year approaches for many businesses; reviewing your affairs now will help you take advantage of the reliefs and … More >>

Penalties for failing to file payroll forms online

Penalties for failing to file payroll forms online HMRC have confirmed in the latest Employer Bulletin that they intend to impose penalties on all employers who fail to send their payroll starter and leaver forms online from April 2012. During … More >>