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Accountancy Duo Hit Heights for Cancer Charity - 18/12/2008 Colleagues at Baines Jewitt took the plunge for charity with a breathtaking zip wire ride from the landmark Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge.
Surviving the Credit Crunch - 15/12/2008 Trevor Cook, partner from Baines Jewitt chartered accountants looks at the so called “credit crunch” is likely to affect the owner-managed or average SME business in the North East.
Entrepreneurs ‘must make exit plan’ - 09/12/2008 Baines Jewitt chartered accountants are cautioning business owners to give ‘adequate thought’ to how they will eventually exit the business.
Accountants Back Charity Runners - 02/12/2008 Baines Jewitt and their staff have helped to boost a children’s cancer charity with a place very close to one employee’s heart.
Standard Rate VAT - 01/12/2008 The standard rate of VAT will be reduced from 17.5% to 15% for the period 1 December 2008 to 31 December 2009. The rate will then revert to 17.5%. No changes have been made to the 5% reduced rate or the 0% rate.
Proposed Personal Tax Changes - 01/12/2008 The government has announced significant changes to the system of personal allowances and tax rates for the next few years. These mainly impact on those with higher levels of income.
Corporation Tax Changes - 01/12/2008 The main rate of corporation tax which applies to companies with profits of more than £1.5 million fell to 28% from 30% from 1 April 2008.
Taxation of Business Travel - 01/12/2008 Further details have been provided on the changes to the capital allowance treatment of cars. The changes will have effect from 1 April 2009 for corporation tax purposes and 6 April 2009 for income tax. The special rules that restrict the amount of capital allowances for cars costing more than £12,000 will be abolished.
Pension Forecast - 01/12/2008 Do you know how much your state pension could be when you retire? The Pensions Service will provide a forecast of this information either by letter or an online email service.
Tougher Penalties for Health and Safety Offences - 01/12/2008 New legislation under the Health and Safety Offences Act 2008 will increase penalties and provide courts with greater sentencing powers for those who flout health and safety legislation.
Child Trust Fund - 01/12/2008 According to HMRC data the success of the Child Trust Fund (CTF), the tax exempt long-term savings and investment account for children born on or after 1 September 2002, continues to grow.
Parties for Employees - 01/12/2008 Are you planning a party for your staff? Make sure you are clear on the tax implications. |
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