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Here you will find extracts from our most recent newsletters and bulletins which we send to clients on a regular basis.

Pension reforms - huge changes for employers
This is a very important issue as it affects EVERY employer and ALL of your staff. From 2012 there will be mandatory contributions for both employers and employees.

We think the best solution is to address this well in advance....
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VAT Changes for 2010
Now that we know there are no U-turns planned as a result of yesterday's Pre-Budget Report, we can advise you as follows....
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Penalties - How to avoid them
Top tips on how to avoid the new penalties...

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Penalty percentage table
Penalties will be calculated as a percentage of the extra tax arising as a result of the error. Click here to see the % rates.
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The Budget 09
Carl's Budget Blog....
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Taxman switches banks - April 09
HMRC will be changing its banking arrangements shortly. What should you be doing to make sure your tax payments dont go astray?
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Help available from the Inland Revenue - Feb 09
The Inland Revenue are not usually known for their compassion and understanding when arranging to pay your tax, VAT or NI bill. However, the current economic conditions have persuaded the Inland Revenue to set up a Business Support Service ...
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Funding to develop your business ..Feb 09
Elsby & co works in partnership with Business Link....
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The Pre Budget Report - November 2008
The Pre Budget Report - Carl's comments..
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VAT Changes bulletin
The standard VAT rate changes from 17.5% to 15% on Monday 1st December.. this just gives you 4 working days to put in place the changes required to ensure that you can account correctly for VAT. This bulletin is geared to providing some quick practical advice.
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VAT - Change in the standard rate from 1st Dec 2008
Please click on the link for a detailed guide : VAT - registered businesses.

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VAT Changes - Flat Rate Scheme new percentages
For those of you on the Flat Rate scheme, the percentages will change on 1st December 2008.
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Tax Relief on School Fees
Since April 2006, anyone can have a number of personal pension plans....
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Do you own a holiday home in Spain?
Owners of Spanish property could lose their homes if they fail to produce new identification documents proving their non-resident status...
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Deadline looming for submission of Paper Tax Returns
HMRC are reminding tax payers who wish to complete paper self assessment tax returns that the new 31st October 2008 deadline is looming..
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Employment Law: MUST-HAVES
It is difficult to keep on top of which policies and procedures you must-have and those which are nice-to-have....
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VAT errors.. Good News!
Previously businesses have been allowed to correct net errors not exceeding £2,000 in their VAT returns...
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Additional Personal Allowances
The Inland Revenue have now issued further guidance...
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Fuel Rate Change from 1st July 2008
Advisory fuel rates
To reflect the increases in fuel prices, HMRC have issued new advisory fuel rates for employees driving employer provided cars....
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Illegal Working
How to avoid falling foul of the new Illegal Working regulations.
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Payroll changes and personal allowances
Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced an increase in the personal allowance of £600..
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Budget 2008 - A brief summary
Alistair Darling presented his first budget on Wednesday 12 March 2008. What with the Northern Rock saga and the recent changes of mind as regards 'simplification' of capital gains tax, we really did not know what to expect....
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Making company cars work for you
How to put a company car through your limited company and claim tax relief on all costs/depreciation...without there being any personal tax or NI payable.
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Rates and Allowances 2008-09
Summary rates and allowances 2008/09
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Capital Gains Tax - Rule Changes 6/4/08
Major changes have been announced ...
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Entrepreneurs' Relief
In the Pre-Budget Report .......
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The New Companies Act 2006
Directors have always owed a duty to the company.....
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VAT on Home Computers
The Vat treatment on computers provided by employers for home use is changing, click here for details:
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