22/6/2009 - TAX MATTERS Issue 29 - Get your VAT back
UK businesses that incur VAT in other EC member States but which aren’t required or entitled to be registered there can claim back the VAT they pay ... more

1/7/2009 - Advisory fuel rates
To reflect the changes in fuel prices, HMRC have issued new advisory fuel rates for employees driving employer provided cars. These take effect for ... more

1/7/2009 - HMRC new disclosure opportunity
HMRC have announced some details of the New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO) which is due to take place this autumn. In order to encourage taxpayers to ... more

1/7/2009 - HMRC PAYE services interruption
HMRC are advising taxpayers and employers that, as part of its ongoing plans “to improve customer service and efficiency”, they are in the process of ... more

1/7/2009 - Tax credits renewal deadline
Tax credits are state benefits which are generally available to lower income families. However, entitlement to the credits is significantly increased ... more

1/7/2009 - Employees accrue holiday pay while on sick leave
The House of Lords has ruled in the case of Stringer v HMRC that workers who are refused holiday pay while on sick leave can make a claim to an ... more

1/7/2009 - Extra paternity leave put on hold
Proposals to introduce six months’ paid paternity leave for new fathers have been put on hold by the government in the light of the current economic ... more

1/7/2009 - HMRC warn of fraudulent email
HMRC are warning that an email is currently being sent to some taxpayers advising them that HMRC have “approved them to receive monies”. Apparently ... more

1/7/2009 - Digital Britain
The government has published its report Digital Britain which sets out the government’s plans for the UK to be at the forefront of the global digital ... more

1/7/2009 - Corporation tax return guide
HMRC have published revised guidance on the completion of the corporation tax return form CT600. ... more

1/6/2009 - Directors can claim government redundancy cash
Haslers accountants are advising directors and shareholders of companies that they could qualify for redundancy payments including arrears of pay ... more

1/6/2009 - Helping hand on business rates
Haslers accountants says that the government has thrown another lifeline to struggling businesses by allowing them to spread payment of 2009-2010’s ... more

1/6/2009 - New Furnished Holiday Letting rules
Haslers accountants are warning those with Holiday homes to be aware of changes in the 2009 Budget which mean the current Furnished Holiday Lettings ... more

1/6/2009 - Tax-free boost for business meals
Haslers accountants are advising self-employed people to claim tax relief on the cost of meals while travelling on business, under new tax rules ... more