An interesting article on the BBC website this morning. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24089463 David Heaton is a well-respected professional known for his expertise, particularly in the area of PAYE and employment taxes. He appears to have been filmed by the Panorama cameras advising on tax planning involving maternity pay. Yet another example […]
If you intend to make amusement machines available for play, you must register under the Machine Games Duty (MGD) regulations. MGD was introduced for existing operators from 1 February 2013. The published list of person’s who may be affected is anyone who: holds, or is required to hold, a licence […]
HMRC are advising certain charities to sign up to its new online Gift Aid system. The last “old style” forms will not be accepted after 30 September 2013. According to HMRC, more than 19,000 charities have already signed up to Charities Online. Since the online process was launched 22 April […]
From September 2013, children in England (not Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland) are required by law to remain in education or training until the end of the academic year in which they turn 17. However, the child benefit and/ or child tax credit paid for that child will cease […]
The HICBC was introduced on 7 January 2013 and applies to couples where: One partner has received Child Benefit payments after 7 January 2013, and Either partner has income in excess of £50,000 a year. The person with the highest income, if both are over £50,000, will be liable to […]
There has been much press commentary recently regarding HMRC’s pursuit of football clubs who stand accused of paying certain “employees” below the NMW. This action is being taken due to complaints HMRC has received from ballboys and club mascots who receive no payment for their time. All employers are required […]
HMRC has confirmed that whilst 85% of businesses have registered and are using RTI there are still some 167,000 employers who are not. As RTI places large fines on employers for not submitting PAYE details at the point of payment this is an area where you cannot afford to be […]
These rates apply to all journeys on or after 1 September 2013 until further notice. For one month from the date of change, employers may use either the previous or new current rates, as they choose. Employers may therefore make or require supplementary payments if they so wish, but are […]
We have written before about the benefits of being a part of a successful BNI chapter (here) but appreciate that cost of attending can be an issue for smaller businesses. Luckily BNI have decided to give away 100 free memberships to businesses across the UK! For further details click here. […]
