An interesting Budget this year, with the majority of focus on trying to recoup the huge Government borrowings over the next two years and trying to stimulate the economy. We have identified the following points as the key areas for our clients to be aware of. Nothing to write home about, but I’m sure some [...]

The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, will be making his speech from the House of Commons at 12.30 today. We will be updating this space with announcements that will affect our clients. Check back regularly from 12.30 to find out more.

It seems that they can’t help themselves! More changes at HMRC and this time it is the bank accounts for making payments. Self Assessments, Corporation Tax, PAYE Settlement payments and a range of other payments will have to be made to different accounts. Read the full article

Further to a previous post regarding the changes in the penalty system for self-assessments, HMRC have published information designed to help people avoid unnecessary mistakes. Full article If you are unclear about this information or would like to have a professional look over your accounts and complete your return on time and correctly then contact [...]

In what appears to be a bribe to get companies to file their returns on time and online, HMRC is offering companies a free payment for filing their Employer Annual Return before the deadline 19 May 2009. If you have less than 50 employees head over to hmrc to find more details.