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A Contractor group has called on HMRC to open a ‘suicide hotline’ in response to the new loan charge

Volunteer support group – the Loan Charge Action Group (LCAG) – which represents contractors and freelance workers, has called on HMRC to set up a 24 hour ‘Suicide Hotline’ to deal with the increasing number of people concerned…

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Non taxable benefits and payments to employees

Not many people realise but there is an extensive list of benefits and payments that an employer can give to an employee without having to pay income tax or national insurance on and they do not have to…

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50% of employers in the UK expect to struggle to find staff

A survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has revealed that half of employers in the UK believe that they will struggle to find the permanent members of staff that they need. 600 employers were polled between…

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What can HMRC find out about you?

What can HMRC find out about you?  When meeting new prospects we often hear “Well, HMRC won’t find out about that’ and we cringe. Not just because they’ve just effectively admitted tax evasion, but because HMRC can find…

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Top Ten Tips for staying cool at work

British Summertime is finally here!  Although it usually only lasts a couple of days and the rest is a wash out, the temperatures in our work places can soar.  Here are our top ten tips on how to…

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What is a P11D and do you need to complete one?

What is a P11D? The P11D form is a statutory form required to be filed with HMRC detailing benefits paid to their employees and the cash equivalents of those benefits. You will also need to file a P11D(b)…

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IR35: Are you employed or self-employed?

Are you employed or self-employed? And why does it even matter? Why should I be concerned about IR35? You should be concerned about IR35 because if HMRC take a different view to you on whether you are employed…

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How to manage your email effectively

Ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of emails in your inbox?  You spend all day replying to them but still have more than when you started? That needs to stop. Now. A never-ending inbox of emails is the…

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Minimum Wage and Living Wage set to increase

What is the national minimum wage and national living wage? On 1st April 2018 both the National Minimum wage and National Living Wage are set to increase, including the largest increases in a decade for the rates that…

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What business mileage can you claim?

We are often asked by our clients what business mileage they can claim back, and what tax they will have to pay if they do. Below we break down the differences between business mileage and private mileage, and…

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