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April 2013
Loans from a company to shareholders
Increase in NMW rates
HMRC launch managing serious defaulters (MSD)
Employer end of year forms
Employment particulars
P11D deadline approaching
Scottish rate of income tax
March 2013
Personal allowance up to £10,000 for 2014/15
National Insurance - £2,000 employment allowance
New scheme for tax free childcare
Support for the housing market
RTI 'relaxation' for small employers
Employer end of year forms
Reminder to those with child benefit and higher incomes
HMRC publish names of deliberate defaulters
Another disclosure facility
February 2013
The Budget 2013
Auto enrolment tool
Real Time Information
Paying HMRC by Bill Pay
Tax rebate phishing scam
HMRC report self assessment statistics
HMRC win furnished holiday lettings test case
Shared Parental Leave
Tackling long term sickness absence
Health and Safety reforms
Charities online Gift Aid service
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
January 2013
Employment rights - statutory limits
HMRC target those with outstanding VAT returns
'Tax cheats' sentenced to over 150 years behind bars
PAYE coding notices
RTI is coming
Start up loan scheme for young entrepreneurs extended
State Pension reform
Child Benefit opt out
HMRC bank account details for employers
December 2012
Tenfold increase in Annual Investment Allowance
A simpler tax system for smaller businesses
Statutory residence test
Government must tackle red tape
Reminder to those with high income and child benefit
2013/14 statutory payments
Charities and Gift Aid
File your self assessment return
November 2012
Autumn Statement 2012
Changes to VAT online services
HMRC close in on 'tax cheats'
HMRC announce latest targets
Updated approach to Business Records Checks
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
VAT registration threshold no longer due to those not established in the UK
Parties for employees
Simpler health and safety guidance
More flexibility in the leave available to parents
Payroll RTI system 'unrealistic'
Improving gender diversity in boardrooms
Proposal to remove red tape on building extensions
October 2012
High Income Child Benefit Charge letters
Too late for 'paper' self assessment tax returns
Plans for a new type of employment contract
RTI - closing payroll schemes
Guidance on reclaiming National Insurance contributions paid in error
Health and Safety Executive fee for intervention
Retirement funds set to fall
HMRC checklist for EC VAT registration numbers
Getting Ready for Real Time Information (RTI)
Setting up GP Provider Companies
When is a locum not a locum?
September 2012
Getting Ready for Real Time Information (RTI)
Taking on a new employee – first steps
National Insurance Age Exception
RTI note from our Payroll Partner
National Minimum Wage (NMW)
Automatic enrolment – Safeguarding duties for all employers from 1 July 2012
Autumn Statement 2012
Check your National Insurance Number
What is a car, commercial vehicle or motor home for VAT?
VAT guidance
Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme guide
National Minimum Wage Rates
Get paid: A guide for owners and managers of small businesses
HMRC launch tracker - Where's my reply?
Does your business still need an audit?
New proposals to streamline employment law
August 2012
HMRC reveals most wanted tax fugitives
HMRC issue next round of self assessment penalties
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
Sunday trading hours reform
Holiday pay and sickness case
Tesco faces potential fines for illegally employing foreign workers
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
HMRC launch new P46 for employers
Coastal Communities Fund
Employer email alerts
July 2012
The Tax Return Initiative
Pensions Auto Enrolment
Real Time Information
Guide to importing and exporting
Online starting in business tax guide
Olympics and business
Fuel Duty
HMRC announce new taskforces
June 2012
Real Time Information - get ready
Six new taskforces launched by HMRC
Working beyond state pension age
End of Employment Settlement
P11D deadline looming - avoid rejections
No cap on reliefs for charitable giving
No VAT increase on pasties
May 2012
HMRC warn of email scam
HMRC's Basic PAYE Tools update
Enterprise research centre
Tax credits renewal deadline
P11D Errors
HMRC Bereavement Service
Small donations to charities
HMRC issue guidance on IR35
HMRC Targets e-Marketplace Traders
April 2012
P11D deadline looming
Rising employment shows businesses confidence
Employer end of year forms
Outstanding self assessment tax returns
HMRC issue guidance on RTI to employers
VAT on hot food
Charitable giving - cap on tax relief
March 2012
Budget 2012
Increased personal allowance for 2012/13
Age allowances
Child Benefit
Corporation tax rates
Stamp duty land tax
Employer end of year forms
Reimbursing additional household expenses
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
Updated guidance on Gift Aid and new declarations
National Minimum Wage rates
National Loan Guarantee Scheme
What is Real Time Information (RTI)?
2012-2013 PAYE Payment Deadlines
PAYE and NICs Payment Penalties
Employers need to plan now for the Olympics
Bank Holiday for the Diamond Jubilee 2012
Are you ready for Pension Reform?
February 2012
The Budget 2012
EU Cookies
Pensions Auto Enrolment Dates deferred for smaller employers
New approach to records checks from HMRC
Pay up on time
HMRC latest targets
Clean up your payroll data
Self Assessment statistics
Budget for growth
Penalties for failing to file payroll forms online
January 2012
Self Assessment deadline and penalties
Online VAT returns and electronic payments
PAYE tax codes
HMRC now able to accept faster payments
Gangmasters and temporary workers for the Olympics
HMRC introduce new procedures for civil fraud
Agency workers regulations
Unemployment high
December 2011
Pensions auto enrolment
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
Capital allowances in enterprise zones
Seed enterprise investment scheme
Statutory Residence Test
Self assessment deadline fast approaching
The Portas review
HMRC to accept faster payments
2012/13 statutory payments
November 2011
Autumn Statement 2011 - an Update
Autumn Statement 2011
VAT and duty on shopping
Parties for employees
Changes to State Pension age
New HMRC taskforces
Autumn Statement
Consultation - have your say
Fighting customs and excise fraud and tax evasion
Unemployment rises to 2.62 million
EU VAT registration letter scam
October 2011
HMRC launch the Tax Catch Up Plan
Plan to boost the economy
HMRC extend Business Records Checks
Make sure your employee information is correct
National Insurance Numbers - by letter
HMRC issue updated guidance for employees on childcare
Importing and Exporting Guide
September 2011
National Minimum Wage rates
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
Agreement with Switzerland to secure billions in unpaid tax
Unemployment figures
HMRC reminder on new tax return penalties
School Charities - Gift Aid and Payroll Giving guide
Revised construction industry penalties
HMRC report increase in phishing scams
August 2011
HMRC Civil Disorder helpline
Pensions online interactive tools
'Ghost' plumbers arrested in tax raids
Autoclenz status case
Closure of HMRC's old bank accounts
Data Protection Breach
HMRC update advice on delayed statements
Enterprise Zones
July 2011
HMRC late issuing statements
Tribunal criticises HMRC for delay in issuing penalties
Online Olympics advice
Payments Council to keep cheques
HMRC target businesses not registered for VAT
Tax credit fraud
Holiday entitlement
Real Time Information
June 2011
HMRC extend 'tax cheats' campaigns
Another email scam warning from HMRC
Workplace pensions reform
Consultation on residency
The Bribery Act
Tax credits renewal deadline
Changes to the law to protect patent and design rights
P11D deadline looming
May 2011
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
HMRC trial single compliance process
CBI survey on sick days and the impact of fit notes
HMRC warn of email rebate scam
Flexible working consultation
HMRC's new task force to tackle 'tax dodgers'
Agency workers guidance
HMRC's Basic PAYE Tools update
HSE launch Health and Safety Made Simple
April 2011
Real time information
Cheque Guarantee Card Scheme to end
Penalties on late payment of PAYE
National Minimum Wage rates
P11D deadline looming
Online VAT returns
Implementation date announced for the Bribery Act 2010
March 2011
Budget statement
£1.3 million tax credits identity thief jailed
HMRC launch business records tools
Plumbers Tax Safe Plan
Fuel prices
Help for small businesses
HMRC online services unavailable
Standard rate of VAT - updated guidance
Retirement and the removal of the default retirement age
February 2011
The Budget 2011
Take care with Electronic PAYE payment dates
Construction site visits
Electronic P60s
HMRC PAYE CD-ROM
HMRC warns against 'phishy' email
Employer filing deadline P35 and P14s
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
Tax credit changes
January 2011
Planning ahead
Employment rights - statutory limits
Electronic PAYE payment dates
PAYE tax codes
Age discrimination in the workplace
HMRC new scam emails
Default retirement age
Spear-phishing e-mail scam warning
December 2010
Real time information for PAYE
Class 2 NICs - new payment arrangements
Changes to the advisory fuel rates from 1 December 2010
First Data Protection Act fines issued
Corporation Tax Returns changes ahead
Increase in the standard rate of VAT
November 2010
NEST Pensions reform 2012
Parties for employees
New tax-free children's savings account
Increase in the standard rate of VAT
VAT rate increase - shoppers may see price rises
Government announcements expected on tax issues
Employer CD-ROM update
Shopping on the internet
Royal wedding Bank Holiday
October 2010
Pensions changes
31 October self assessment deadline
European case may boost paternity rights
The Equality Act 2010
Enhanced capital allowances changes
Changes to NIC cards
E101 changes
Increase in the standard rate of VAT
September 2010
Unwelcome tax demands for employees
We're all going on an NI holiday
Tell HMRC about a change of name or address by email
Reporting VAT errors
HMRC reminder about paying VAT by cheque
HMRC alert to Employer CD-Rom users
August 2010
Government Confirms Minimum Wage Rises
New Guidance on the Equality Act
Holiday Guidance
HMRC and DWP Trial is Genuine
Employer Provided Company Cars
Furnished Holiday Lettings
HMRC use new Debt Collection Organisations
New Legal Website Launched
The Workforce Assessment Tool
July 2010
End of Period of Grace
Safe Maintenance
Energy Efficient Buildings
Pay Freezes affect the Public Sector…But not the Private Sector
The Sky's the Limit
Business Investment Increases at Fastest Pace Since 1987
Scrap Extension of Rules on Working Time?
New Guidance for Charities
NIC Holiday
June 2010
Emergency Budget
HMRC amend PAYE penalties guidance
Keep proper records!
Fuel fiasco
Cars which qualify for 100% tax write-off
HMRC launch tax credit video
Business link guidance for farmers
Maternity rights for the self employed
May 2010
The Post Election Budget 2010
Flexible working – the World Cup
State Pension age and national insurance contributions
Changes to the advisory fuel rates from 1 June 2010
Child Trust Fund to be cut
Are there VAT increases ahead?
Holiday entitlement
P11D deadline looming
HMRC warn of email rebate scam
Budget date announced
April 2010
Penalty guidance on late payment of PAYE
National Minimum Wage rates
HMRC offer advice on fraud emails
P11D deadline looming
VAT and Royal Mail postage
Online submission of employers forms
March 2010
Budget 2010
Payment of VAT
Employer supported childcare
National Insurance - new EU rules
HMRC will publish details of 'deliberate' offenders
Official rate of interest
Employment rate falls to 72.2%
Fit notes
February 2010
Budget Report 2010
New record for filing online tax returns
HMRC offer advice on fraud emails
Managed Payment Plans
Student loan repayments
Tax codes being issued
Vehicle Scrappage
Inflation
January 2010
The Tax Health Plan (THP)
HMRC new scam emails
Employment Rights - Statutory limits
Dispensations - new online application form
Tax codes being issued
Scrappage Scheme
Statutory payments
Using your own car for work
Tax payments
December 2009
Extra national insurance burden ahead
Special Annual Allowance charge
Bank payroll tax
Offshore disclosure extension
Changes to the advisory fuel rates from 1 December 2009
HMRC warn of more scam emails
Tax relief on nursery vouchers
Cross-border VAT changes 2010
November 2009
Intrastat thresholds
VAT and New Year's Eve traders
Parties for employees
Swine flu and SSP
Online filing of VAT returns
First aid at work
Business rates bills
October 2009
Tax relief on nursery vouchers to be withdrawn
Scrappage Scheme
Paying PAYE on time
31 October self assessment deadline
Online payroll starter and leaver forms
Royal Mail postal strike
September 2009
Additional Paternity Leave and Pay
National Minimum Wage increases
Pay for apprentices
Online filing of Corporation tax returns
Online filing of VAT returns
Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility
New UK Border Agency controls
HMRC warn of more scam emails
August 2009
New Disclosure Opportunity
Increase in pay for apprentices
'False self-employment' in the construction industry
HMRC warn of more scam emails
'Paper' tax return deadline looming
VAT increase to 17.5%
Pension changes ahead
Redundancy pay
Cross-border VAT changes 2010
July 2009
Rise in prosecutions for employing illegal workers
Are you complying with the National Minimum Wage rules?
Business Payment Support Services
Redundancy alternative
Starting a new business
HSE warning not to be misled over new law poster
Swine flu advice for businesses
Scrappage incentive scheme successful
Pension payments
June 2009
Advisory fuel rates
HMRC new disclosure opportunity
HMRC PAYE services interruption
Tax credits renewal deadline
Employees accrue holiday pay while on sick leave
Extra paternity leave put on hold
HMRC warn of fraudulent email
Digital Britain
Corporation tax return guide
May 2009
National Minimum Wage increases
Tips and the National Minimum Wage
UK opt out on 48 hour working week
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
P11D deadline looming
Landlords and gas safety
Furnished holiday lettings
HMRC warn of email scam
Vehicle scrappage scheme
April 2009
Personal tax changes
Restricted tax relief on pension contributions
Enhanced relief for trading losses
Capital allowances on plant and machinery
Standard rate VAT
VAT system for cross-border trading
Bradford & Bingley position of former shareholders
Change of HMRC bank account details
March 2009
Budget Report 2009
National Insurance Contributions from April 2009
New Statutory Payment Rates for 2009/10
Changes to SSP for agency workers
Statutory Maternity Leave, salary sacrifice and non-cash benefits
'How to Pay' changes
Avoiding and resolving workplace problems
PAYE changes
HMRC warn of latest fraud attempt
Rise in late payments to SMEs
February 2009
Budget day confirmed
HMRC announce self assessment filing record
CBI predict deeper UK recession
Marks & Spencer VAT win
Beneficial Loan rate
Employment Rights - statutory limits
Business Payment Support Services
Employment Law Guidance Programme
Changes to the National Minimum Wage from 6 April 2009
January 2009
Higher late filing of accounts penalties – watch out!
PAYE tax codes about to be issued
Holidays
Pay HMRC by Direct Debit
Government help for businesses
Reduction in the standard rate of VAT
Health in Pregnancy grant
New HMRC penalties
HMRC warn about email fraud
December 2008
Business Payment Support Service
Changes to the advisory fuel rates from 1 January 2009
Demand for advice on redundancy and lay-offs
VAT - Extension of 14 day limit
Double up on your duty free
Capital allowances on cars
Cut in interest rates
November 2008
Standard rate VAT
Proposed personal tax changes
Corporation tax changes
Taxation of business travel
Discipline and Grievance Code of Practice
Pension forecast
Tougher penalties for health and safety offences
Child Trust Fund
Parties for employees
October 2008
Pre-Budget Report 2008
Intestacy rules
Shopping on the Internet
'Paper' tax return deadline 31 October
Changes to rights during maternity leave
Gift Aid form amended
Entrepreneurs' relief
September 2008
Extra take home pay
CBI forecast
Temporary exemption on Stamp Duty Land Tax
Fake HMRC emails
Change to benefits system
HSE don't ban this, that and the other
Proposed strict new jobs list
August 2008
Gift Aid Transitional Relief
Reducing employers' administration
Salary sacrifice arrangements
Penalties
'Paper' tax return deadline looming
Licence to bring in migrant workers
VAT treatment of charity challenge events
Careless drivers
July 2008
Extra Personal Allowances
Report on HMRC's lost discs
Professional subscriptions
HMRC penalties for errors
£10,000 VAT errors
HMRC powers
Newcomers must earn the right to stay in the UK
June 2008
Advisory fuel rates
HMRC warning on scams
Illegal working
Tax Freedom Day
National Minimum Wage and tips
Surfing at work
Tax credits renewal
Increase in personal allowances
Employees' mileage payments
May 2008
10% tax rate climb down
Take care what information you post on the internet
Health and safety risks caused by hangovers
Flexible working extension
SMP and salary sacrifice arrangements
Update your Will
Payroll changes and personal allowances
Drive to help women boost their state pension
April 2008
Credit Squeeze
Homeworking Costs Increase
P11D Deadline Looming
Employment Support Allowance
Skills Gap
Employees Entitled To Know More
Entrepreneurs' Relief
10% Rate of Income Tax
Marks & Spencer VAT Win
March 2008
National Minimum Wage Increases
Entrepreneurs' Relief Draft Legislation
Update On Residence And Domicile 
'Income Shifting' Legislation Delayed
Online Submission Of Employers Forms
Reduced Rate For Smoking Cessation Products
Implementation Date Change For Rights During Maternity Leave
In Year Online Filing Of Employer Returns
February 2008
Illegal working changes
Update on residence and domicile
Expenses for employees
Employer and contractor returns interim penalties
Funds to help dispute resolution
Had problems filing your tax return on time?
Employment rights - statutory limits
Benefits in kind and expenses in the payroll
No PAYE/NIC or CIS deduction payments due
January 2008
Entrepreneurs' Relief
Residence and Domicile
Money Laundering Regulations
PAYE End of Year Returns
HMRC Payments Due 31 January 2008
HSE Launch Campaign to Stop Slips and Trips 
PAYE Tax Codes About to be Issued
Holidays

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