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Childcare voucher scheme extended
The Tax-Free Childcare Scheme (TFCS) was launched in April 2017 and opened to all remaining eligible families with children under ...
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When you can reclaim VAT on a car purchase?
There are complex VAT rules that determine the amount of VAT that can be recovered when purchasing a new car ...
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Getting ready for Customs Declaration Service
The Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) is a computerised service that records the movement of goods by ...
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Minimum wage increases
New National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates come into effect on 1 April 2018. The NLW ...
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Employment law changes taking effect in April 2018
The following key changes to employment law will come into force in April 2018: The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations ...
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Finance Bill receives Royal Assent
The Finance Bill 2017-18 officially known as Finance (No.2) Bill 2017-19, received Royal Assent on 15 March 2018 following agreement ...
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Marriage allowance still time to apply
The marriage allowance is available to married couples and those in a civil partnership, where a spouse or civil partner ...
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Directors beware National Living Wage complications
From 1 April 2018, the National Living Wage (NLW) will increase by 33p to £7.83. This represents an increase of ...
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VAT option to tax land and buildings
There are special VAT rules that allow businesses to standard rate the supply of most non-residential and commercial land and ...
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HMRC tackling online VAT fraud
Under new rules that came into force on 15 March 2018, HMRC has enhanced powers to make online marketplaces accountable ...
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Self-catering and holiday let business rates
One important aspect of a self-catering or holiday let business that should not be overlooked, is whether or not the ...
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Ken Dodd has the last laugh
The recent death of the comedian, Sir Ken Dodd, aged 90, would not usually be the topic of one of ...
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