IR35: HMRC launches updated CEST service
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched an updated Check for Employment Status for Tax (CEST) service ahead of the introduction of the IR35 off-payroll…
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VAT receipts rise to record £133 billion
The amount of VAT collected in the last 12 months has risen to a record £133 billion, with a significant contribution from the retail and…
Continue readingTwo in five small businesses run by millennials, research reveals
Almost two in five small businesses in the UK are run by millennials, a major new study has revealed. (more…)
Continue readingFall in number of arrests for tax evasion
According to industry figures, the number of people arrested in the UK on suspicion of tax evasion has reached the lowest level for five years.…
Continue readingIR35: HMRC loses £243,000 tax case
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has lost a case against an IT Consultant that the tax body deemed liable for £243,000 in tax under the…
Continue readingA tax guide for SMEs
According to accounting software provider, QuickBooks, over 50 per cent of UK small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners have made a mistake when filing their VAT…
Continue readingHow to avoid tax scams this Christmas
Did you know that last year, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) received almost 900,000 reports from the public about suspicious calls, texts and emails? (more…)
Continue readingMajority of employees uncomfortable discussing finances at work
According to the latest research, two-thirds of employees do not feel comfortable talking about their finances at work, despite more than a fifth of people…
Continue readingBusiness owners hit by flooding granted “immediate relief” from business rates
Business owners hit by recent flooding will have “immediate relief” on their business rates, it has been announced. (more…)
Continue readingMillions at risk of being left behind by a cashless society
According to the latest research, cash usage is declining throughout the world, with credit/debit cards, bank transfers and eWallets becoming the most popular method of…
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