Umar Memon
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Six new taskforces launched
HMRC won’t be taking a break over festivities this summer; it is instead launching six new taskforces in the hope of recovering up to £23 million from traders who are paying the incorrect amount of tax. Its taskforce programme specifically… Read more Six new taskforces launched
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Relaxed Sunday trading laws – what it means for you as a business
The Government has suspended UK Sunday trading laws for eight weekends over this year’s Olympics, not only to help visitors, but in a bid to boost sales and employment in the economy. Which businesses are affected? At present, shops with… Read more Relaxed Sunday trading laws – what it means for you as a business
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Taking on extra staff to cover the Olympics?
Businesses across the UK are anticipating busy trading activity during the Olympics and it is expected that many will take on temporary staff to cope with increased demand. With that in mind, HMRC is reminding business owners to be extra… Read more Taking on extra staff to cover the Olympics?
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The Beecroft Report
On 21 May 2012 the Government released Adrian Beecroft’s controversial “Report on Employment Law”. The report had been commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), as part of its ‘red tape challenge’, which is aimed at identifying… Read more The Beecroft Report
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Case Study – Illegal worker had no right to bring discrimination claim
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) demonstrated how tough tribunals can be in the recent case of Allen v Hounga. This was a tragic case of abuse and exploitation demonstrating the very strict operation of the law applicable to illegality of… Read more Case Study – Illegal worker had no right to bring discrimination claim
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Running a business during this summer of sports
First we had Euro 2012 (Football), then Wimbledon (Tennis) then of course it’s the Olympics (Athletics). We are all aware of these events, but have you taken the time to consider how this may affect your business? A lot of… Read more Running a business during this summer of sports
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Trusts in inheritance tax planning
Trusts can play an important role in inheritance tax planning, but the circumstances must be right. We take a look at the various available trusts, and when a trust may not be appropriate. A voluntary tax? Inheritance tax is charged… Read more Trusts in inheritance tax planning
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Are you in line to receive an early tax refund – or bill – from HMRC?
HMRC’s annual automatic review, or ‘reconciliation process’, which calculates whether individuals have paid the correct amount of tax through its Pay As You Earn (PAYE) service is now underway, nearly two months earlier than usual; leaving millions in anticipation for… Read more Are you in line to receive an early tax refund – or bill – from HMRC?
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Business health check – minimising the risk of insolvency
Figures from the Insolvency Service last month indicated that the number of company insolvencies increased in the first quarter of 2012, with more than 4,000 firm liquidations. Despite the number of personal insolvencies decreasing, it is claimed that most business… Read more Business health check – minimising the risk of insolvency
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Company car advisory fuel rates and reclaiming VAT
HMRC first published advisory fuel rates in 2002, allowing businesses to reimburse employees for work related travel, or when employees are required to repay the cost of fuel used for private travel, in company cars. HMRC allows businesses to reclaim… Read more Company car advisory fuel rates and reclaiming VAT