VAT on hot food HMRC are consulting on changing the rules on hot takeaway food to ensure that all food (with the exception of freshly baked bread) that is above ambient air temperature when provided to the customer, is standard … More
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VAT on hot food HMRC are consulting on changing the rules on hot takeaway food to ensure that all food (with the exception of freshly baked bread) that is above ambient air temperature when provided to the customer, is standard … More
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 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
Tribunal ruling on those who avoid registering for VAT by artificially separating business activities If you run more than one business, there is a risk that HMRC will review each business activity to decide whether the businesses should be viewed … More
New HMRC taskforces target market traders, car dealers and garages Thirty new taskforces have been announced by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), in the latest move to crack down on tax evasion. New HMRC taskforces The new taskforces will target specific business … More
Salary sacrifice VAT changes What all employers need to know… From 1 January 2012, new rules on the VAT treatment of certain benefits provided under salary-sacrifice schemes came into force. Here we explain the changes and summarise the key areas … More
Gangmasters and temporary workers for the Olympics HMRC are warning employers who plan to take on more staff for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to check their ‘labour providers’. These ‘labour providers’ are agencies that supply temporary workers to meet … More
The future of the UK high street? The CBI has commented on a report by retail expert Mary Portas on the future of the high street. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Deputy Director-General, said “Retail represents about 10% of our economy, and … More
Five new HMRC taskforces set up Five new taskforces have been set up to tackle tax evasion in different areas of the country. The new HMRC taskforces will target: Construction traders who are self employed or run their own company … More