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New employee rights from 6th April All employers need to be aware of recent major changes to employees’ rights to maternity leave, paternity leave and sick pay. For example, for

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“Entrepreneurs threaten to quit UK over stealth tax” – that’s what was written in The Times on 26th March in respect of a perceived new attack on Business Gift Relief

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A tax efficient means of remuneration for many small business owners is by way of dividend rather than salary. This itself is not under threat, but in certain instances where

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A recent survey by a leading firm of consultants showed that 60% of the UK population are unaware how the impending rise in National Insurance Contributions will affect them! In

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From 6 April 2003 the tax rules on company cars change yet again! Here are six points you should consider: New basis of fuel scale chargeFrom 6 April 2003 the

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Small companies can claim 100% tax relief on ICT until 31st March only! The Finance Act 2000 introduced a generous 100% tax write-down known as a “first year allowance” for

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In Issue 19 of Topical Tips we reviewed how, in certain circumstances, tax-free gains could be made from selling off up to half a hectare (about an acre) of garden

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In Issue 7 of Topical Tips we highlighted the incredible tax planning opportunities offered by pre-March 1987 pension schemes where beneficiaries can draw the whole of the funds of the

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If your business processes information on individuals either on computer or manually, you are known as a Data Controller and there is a legal requirement for you to comply with

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Every year the Chancellor of the Exchequer announces changes to the way that businesses obtain tax relief on their plant and equipment. The general rule is that the cost of