Business News: February
From time to time, we produce information for clients on a number of topical and important issues, some of which can be found below:
Businesses Share Common Concerns on Tax
A series of roadshows organised by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has highlighted key areas of small business taxation that those affected say need to be reviewed or simplified.
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SMEs Count Fraud Toll
Fraud costs small and medium-sized enterprises an average of £2,800 a year each, according to new statistics from the National Fraud Authority (NFA).
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Tax Appeals May Be Worth Pursuing
Taxpayers appealing against HMRC decisions or penalties on technical issues or for late or inaccurate filing of VAT returns have a better than 50:50 chance of success, according to recent statistics.
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HMRC Denies National Insurance Problem
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has hit back at suggestions that more than £1.3 billion in national insurance contributions (NICs) has been lost.
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Tax Experts Offer Help on Underpayment Letters
The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has issued guidance on what action to take if someone receives a tax calculation letter for the 2007-08 tax year from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
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Employers Offered Guidance on Pension Changes
Employers are being offered extra help to get to grips with new responsibilities under workplace pensions reform.
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Consultation Begins In Bid to Cut Employment Tribunals
The government has launched a new consultation on plans improve the way in which workplace disputes are resolved.
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New Parental Leave Plan Unveiled
The government has announced more details of shared parental leave arrangements designed to help families balance work and life commitments.
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