Tag Archive: HMRC

  • Small Business News: Brexit | IR35 | Maternity | Mental Health

    Covid News, statutory rate changes and Work-Life Blend

    Brexit and UK Employment Law All current employment legislation will still apply post Brexit. The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ensures that all direct EU-derived legislation in operation in the UK prior to the date of exit will remain in place following that date. When free-movement of labour ends, the government proposes to install a skills-based immigration policy to ensure employers can access skills that add most value to the UK…

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  • IR35 Consultation

    IR35 Lessons to be Learnt from the Public Sector Just over a year since the government introduced its controversial changes to off-payroll rules, known as IR35, within the public sector, it has opened its consultation on similar reforms planned for the private sector. These off-payroll rules apply to contractors working through their own personal service companies (PSCs), who would otherwise be considered employees if directly engaged. In April…

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  • Employment News, GDPR, IR35 and Tribunal Fees

    What’s in Store for Small Businesses under the New Government?

    Employment News – Autumn Edition 2017 This is a one page Employment News summary covers the latest legislative changes that are likely to affect small businesses and the way they employ and manage their people. TAX-FREE CHILDCARE AND 30 HOURS FREE CHILDCARE   Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hrs free childcare are two separate government schemes, to help parents with the cost of childcare. Parents can apply for both through one online…

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  • Criminal Finances Act

    Criminal Finances

    Criminal Finances Act – Guidance for Small Businesses What is the Criminal Finances Act? The Criminal Finances Act became law in April 2017 and it is expected that the regulations will take effect from 30th September 2017. The new rules cover both UK and overseas taxes (where there is a UK element). The Criminal Finances Act 2017 will make companies and partnerships criminally liable if they fail to prevent tax evasion by either a…

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  • Giving at Christmas – A Quick Guide

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    Please read this Employers Quick Guide to Giving at Christmas, to avoid any nasty-tax related surprises.

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  • Don’t get in a Panic over Payroll!

    Linda West from Clear Accounting de-mystify's payroll for small businesses - find out more about HMRC resources, access useful links and a FREE wage slip template.

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