IPPR proposes changes to UK tax system
In a recently-published paper entitled Tapering Over the Tax: Reforming taxation of income in the UK, The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has proposed major reforms to the UK’s income tax system.Continue reading
SMEs unsure about funding options, study finds
The vast majority of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their owners are confused about business finance and funding options, a new study suggests.Continue reading
Employers should take on workers’ unpaid tax bills, says MP
An MP has suggested that the employer should be responsible for unpaid tax bills when a worker has been mistakenly or purposely considered self-employed.Continue reading
Almost three quarters of SME manufacturers expecting sales growth in next six months
Almost three quarters (72 per cent) of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the manufacturing sector are anticipating strong sales growth over the next six months, while a further 59 per cent are expecting to achieve increased profits, a new study suggests.Continue reading
Experts predict record tax take as landlords look to offload rental property
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) stands to break records this year as sales on houses and flats generate a record amount of tax.Continue reading
Watch out for ‘aggressive’ HMRC scams
Taxpayers are being reminded to be on the lookout for scam telephone calls, emails and text messages purporting to be from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), amid concerns that such ‘scams’ are growing increasingly aggressive.Continue reading
SMEs hoping to increase international sales this year
Almost two thirds (64 per cent) of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are hoping to increase international sales this year, a new study has revealed.Continue reading
Companies House makes changes to protect directors from identity fraud
The Government will make Companies House safer to use following research that directors are “disproportionally” targeted by identity thieves.Continue reading
Wages and productivity on the rise, new data reveals
New figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) this week have revealed that UK productivity has increased sharply in the last two quarters, while wage growth experienced a sudden surge in the three months to December.Continue reading
Businesses at “considerable risk” by not planning for future
Just four in 10 family business owners have any form of succession planning in place, according to a new study.Continue reading
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