Scott & Wilkinson Blog - Page 37
Please select a news item listed below which may be of interest to you. Alternatively, please review our archives at the bottom of the page by year. If any of them are of interest and you require more information, please do not hesitate to contact the office.
Changes to TUPE regulations delayed
Date: 20/09/13
Businesses should be aware that changes to regulations protecting employees if their employer changes hands have been delayed until early next year. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, known as TUPE, exist to... Read More
High earning parents get tax reminder
Date: 19/09/13
Higher earning parents who have been claiming child benefit since January this year have until 5 October to register for tax self-assessment (if they aren't already) to avoid any High Income Child Benefit Charge penalties. HM Revenue and Customs... Read More
HMRC to roll out Single Compliance Process for SME's
Date: 19/09/13
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is to adopt a new approach for streamlining tax enquires for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). Known as the Single Compliance Process (SCP), the process is a framework within which the majority of future SME... Read More
Hornby & District Sheepdog & Sheep Show 2013
Date: 10/09/13
On Tuesday 20 August 2013 we were delighted to sponsor the annual Hornby and District Sheepdog and Sheepshow which was held at Raw Ridding Farm Wray. The day was a great success and so far £2, 500 has been raised towards The Neuro Drop In Centre,... Read More
The importance of maintaining proper business records
Date: 28/08/13
The need to maintain accurate and reliable records is an essential part of running any business. Good records allow businesses and individuals to complete their tax returns correctly and to pay the right amount of tax at the right time. Accurate... Read More
Campaign offers chance to settle tax bills
Date: 20/08/13
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a new initiative to encourage more people to put their tax affairs in order. HMRC has announced that anyone who has failed to submit a tax return for any year up to 2011/12 now has until 15 October 2013 to... Read More
Workplace rehabilitation tax breaks planned
Date: 16/08/13
Employers should be aware of Government proposals to introduce tax breaks for businesses which invest in measures to help employees return to work after suffering an injury or serious illness. The workplace rehabilitation tax exemption was first... Read More
RTI annual scheme given go ahead
Date: 15/08/13
Changes have been made to the Real-Time Information (RTI) scheme to ease the administrative burden for smaller businesses and freelance contractors. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is now accepting requests from employers to switch to annual PAYE... Read More
Expenses set to get simpler
Date: 15/08/13
Sole traders and business partnerships are advised that changes to the way expenses may be claimed against taxable income have now taken effect Read More
