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News Archive 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 Tips don't count towards the NMW 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 NMW rates to rise HSE don't ban this, that and the other Proposed strict new jobs list August 2008 Gift Aid Transitional Relief Reducing employers' administration NMW changes 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