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01/03/2011 |
March Tax Tips & News
Welcome to the Sephton Tax Tips & News monthly newsletter, bringing you the latest news to keep you one step ahead of the taxman.
If you need further assistance just let us know or send us a question for our Question and Answer Section.
We’re committed to ensuring none of our clients pay a penny more in tax than is necessary and they receive useful tax and business advice and support throughout the year.
Please contact us for advice on your own specific circumstances. We’re here to help!
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| Taxman Starts Business Records Check |
| The Taxman is concerned that many small businesses are not keeping adequate records to support the entries on their tax returns. To encourage better record keeping he is taking a carrot and stick approach.
The carrot encouragement comes in the form of Read More... |
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| Taxman to Hassle Tax Cheats |
| In addition to the 50,000 letters being sent about keeping business records, the Taxman is writing to 12,000 self-employed people who claim Tax Credits, to check whether they have been understating their income.
As a self-employed person you can claim Read More... |
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| Traps with the Flat Rate VAT Scheme |
| The VAT flat rate scheme for small businesses is generally straight-forward to operate, but here are a few traps to watch out for.
Use the right rate
You will be aware that the standard rate of VAT increased to 20% on 4 January 2011. The flat rates us Read More... |
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| Leaving it to Charity |
| If you haven't made a Will, you should do so without delay. If you don't have any relatives you want to leave your estate to, consider making a Will that leaves most of your assets to specified charities. This avoids the potential problem of intestacy (dy Read More... |
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| March Question and Answer Section |
| Q. I've been told I will have to pay all my business taxes online very soon. How can I do this if I don't have internet banking?
A.It will be compulsory to pay corporation tax electronically from 1 April 2011, and to pay all VAT due electronically from Read More... |
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| 2011 Budget News and Analysis |
| George Osborne said this Budget would be all about stability and growth, but judging from the number of tax changes he is introducing, the growth will be in pages of tax legislation. Read More... |
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