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A report by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) calls on the government to prioritise action to 'address long-standing concerns about the experience of smaller businesses'.

The Pensions Act 2008 brought the requirement for employers to enrol particular qualifying employees in a workplace pension scheme, and to make scheme contributions. This auto-enrolment regime provides for an increase in minimum contributions on set dates - sometimes called phasing.

For many business owners, the demands of running their business day to day mean they rarely have the opportunity to think about their long-term future. However, without taking some time to work “on” rather than “in” the business key questions can remain unanswered.

HMRC has issued details of the updated VAT fuel scale charges which apply from the beginning of the next prescribed VAT accounting period starting on or after 1 May 2019.

Acas has launched new guidance to help guard against age discrimination at work.

Whittingham Riddell are proud to be sponsoring the Powys Business awards again this year!

HMRC has warned young people in the UK to 'stay vigilant' in order to avoid falling victim to 'Springtime' tax refund scams.

Getting tax relief on a claim for capital allowances is not always plain sailing. This was recently highlighted at the tax tribunal, where a taxpayer faced the possibility of forfeiting tax relief on 80% of his expenditure.

HMRC has issued the latest version of the Employer Bulletin.

The new tax year brings changes to income tax bands and allowances.