Scott & Wilkinson Blog - Page 36
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Autumn Statement 2013 - Business rates freeze among key measures in mini-budget
Date: 06/12/13
A number of measures were introduced by George Osborne in order to help small and medium-sized business and encourage exports, as he set out a platform to secure the economy for the long term. A highlight announcement was an extension of the small... Read More
Children In Need 2013
Date: 26/11/13
We are pleased to announce that following another week of baking and tombola activities, we have managed to raise an amazing £400 towards Children In Need. Once again thank you to everyone who not only baked and brought in tombola prizes but also... Read More
Countdown begins to national insurance cut
Date: 14/11/13
Employers should be aware that planned changes to national insurance contributions (NICs) that will cut the costs of every business and charity employer by hundreds of pounds have moved a step closer. The National Insurance Contributions Bill was... Read More
HMRC success highlights the need to keep tax affairs in order
Date: 14/11/13
Individuals who come under the self-assessment system are urged to ensure that their tax affairs are in order after new figures showed that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) clawed back an extra £609 million in 2012/13 as a result of investigations... Read More
House prices push up inheritance tax bills
Date: 21/10/13
The importance of inheritance tax (IHT) planning is all the more relevant following new figures showing that rising house prices contributed to families paying £3. 1 billion in IHT over the last 12 months. IHT is currently payable on estates worth... Read More
Auto enrolment more popular than first thought
Date: 17/10/13
Employers who have not yet started auto-enrolment must ensure they are fully prepared ahead of their start date after new figures showed that the scheme is already proving more popular with employees than expected. According to a survey by the... Read More
Landlords offered chance to tidy up tax affairs
Date: 17/10/13
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are giving landlords, who let residential property, the opportunity to put their tax affairs in order. HMRC and the Treasury believe that up to 1. 5 million landlords may have underpaid or failed to pay tax owed, and... Read More
Warning to employers over missed RTI deadlines
Date: 17/10/13
Employers who have missed one or more deadlines for reporting their payroll information using the Real Time Information (RTI) system are now being targeted by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Under RTI, employers are required to submit details of... Read More
Employee benefits being reviewed
Date: 23/09/13
Businesses should be aware of a review into employee benefits currently being carried out by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS). The OTS, which provides independent advice to the Government on ways to simplify the UK's tax regime, is looking... Read More
