Business News - July
PAYE in the spotlight - August 2010
PAYE could be on course for significant change following the launch of a major consultation.
HMRC under fire over income tax cases backlog - August 2010
The head of the National Audit Office has criticised HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for failing to make enough progress in reducing a backlog of 18.2 million cases where there is potentially overpaid or underpaid income tax.
Online VAT deadline looming - August 2010
Businesses need to act now if they have not already registered for online filing of VAT returns.
Tax set to be made simpler - August 2010
Chancellor George Osborne has launched a new Office for Tax Simplification (OTS), with the task of identifying areas where complexities in the tax system for businesses and individuals can be reduced.
Get ready for new equality act - August 2010
Time is ticking away for businesses to review their policies and practices to make sure they are in line with the new Equality Act.
Late returns grace period to end - August 2010
Businesses are reminded that a seven-day grace period for late employers’ and contractors’ returns will cease from 31 March 2011.
Guide aims to make managing employee performance easier - August 2010
New guidance is now available for businesses to help them manage the performance of their workforce more effectively.
Revised guidance on 'fit and proper' persons - August 2010
New guidance on the fit and proper persons test for managers of charities has been issued.
HMRC issues new security alerts - August 2010
HM Revenue & Customs has issued a new security warning over an email currently in circulation.
HMRC Warn of Email Rebate Scam - May 2010
HMRC are warning that taxpayers are being emailed stating that they are entitled to a tax rebate.