Business News: March
From time to time, we produce information for clients on a number of topical and important issues, some of which can be found below:
Reminder on Tax Code Notice Change
Taxpayers are reminded that copies of the notices informing them of their tax code for the year 2011-2012, sent out during January, February and March, will no longer go to their tax agent or advisor.
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Record Numbers File Online
Record numbers of people completed their self assessment tax returns online this year, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revealed.
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Childcare Support Changes
Businesses are reminded that the rules on employer-supported childcare will change for higher and additional rate taxpayers from 6 April 2011.
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Time Running Out on Retirement at 65
Employers are reminded that they only have a limited time remaining to set in motion procedures to retire staff at the age of 65.
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Time to Pay Rejection Rate Rises
The percentage of Time to Pay requests refused by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in 2010 was more than double the rate in 2009, according to new statistics.
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Right to Request Flexible Working Extended
Workers’ right to request flexible working is to be extended under a change to be introduced from 6 April, businesses are reminded.
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Whitehall Rapped on Quality of Case for New Business Regulations
An independent watchdog that reviews government proposals for new regulations affecting businesses says a “worryingly high proportion” fail to make a strong enough case.
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Time Running Out on State Pension Top-Up Offer
Around 70,000 people, mainly women, have until 5 April to boost their basic state pension and get backdated payments.
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'Game Up' Warning on Offshore Non-Compliance
New penalties of up to 200 per cent could be imposed on anyone hiding money offshore, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned.
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Deliberate Defaulters Told 'Taxman Will Be Watching You'
Tax cheats have been warned they face up to five years of detailed scrutiny by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
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Company Car Changes Go Electronic
An important change to the way employers notify HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) about replacement company cars will take effect from April 2011.
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SMES Urged To Keep Business Records in Shape
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched new tools to help small businesses, sole traders and the self-employed keep their records in shape.
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