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… Read More »Six new taskforces launched
Umar Memon
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… Read More »Relaxed Sunday trading laws – what it means for you as a business
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… Read More »Taking on extra staff to cover the Olympics?
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… Read More »The Beecroft Report
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… Read More »Case Study – Illegal worker had no right to bring discrimination claim
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… Read More »Running a business during this summer of sports
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,… Read More »Trusts in inheritance tax planning
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)… Read More »Are you in line to receive an early tax refund – or bill – from HMRC?
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… Read More »Business health check – minimising the risk of insolvency
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… Read More »Company car advisory fuel rates and reclaiming VAT