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All the latest changes to tax legislation- important tax dates and deadlines, Help-Sheets on managing your personal finances, business news & opinion, as well as updates on what’s happening at Rawcliffe’s.
Child Benefit May Create A Tax Charge for Those with High Income
Parents and carers need to be aware that if either of the couple have ‘adjusted net income’ in excess of
HMRC to Require More Information to be Provided by Taxpayers
Draft legislation released for consultation on 18 July indicates that business and individual taxpayers will be required to provide more
The Importance of A Shareholders Agreement
Company Law states shareholders who own more than 50% can pass a motion at a company
Check What your Tax Code Means
HMRC have released a new online tool to help taxpayers understand what their tax code means
Protecting Employees from Stress at Work
Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, the law requires all employers to prevent work-related stress to
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Rethinking Business Resilience
We have seen a pandemic, an ongoing war in Europe with supply chain issues, a cost of living crisis,
Dealing with Inflation
With continuing inflation in the UK, many of us and our businesses have been put “off track” in the short to medium
Latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Updates
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regularly issues safety updates, some of the latest are listed below
Additional Information Required for Research & Development (R&D) Claims
The latest Finance Act includes two changes that will affect all R&D claims:
Government Clamps Down on Unfair Bank Account Closures
Banks will be forced to explain and delay any decision to close an account under new
HMRC Annual Report Shows Some Important Trends for Business Owners
To ensure everyone pays the “right” tax, HMRC have a compliance strategy with 3 elements: preventing
ACAS Consultation – Code of Practice on Handling Requests for Flexible Working
Acas is updating its statutory Code of Practice on handling requests for flexible working, to reflect the
Rumors of the Abolition of Inheritance Tax
There are rumors circulating in the press of the possible abolition of inheritance tax
HMRC Raise Interest Rates Again as Base Rate Increases
HMRC interest rates are linked to the Bank of England base rate. Late payment interest is
Use Tax-Free Childcare Account to Pay for Summer Holiday Clubs
Tax-Free Childcare accounts can be used to pay for approved childcare for children aged
Planning A Staff Summer Barbeque?
Employers may meet the cost of certain social events for staff without creating a tax liability
Provide Additional Information of R&D Claims From 1 August 2023
When a limited company intends to make a claim for research and development (R&D) tax relief, from 8 August 2023 onwards it