Warning over new tax scam threat.. New warning. The Taxman has recently issued another warning about fraudsters trying to tap into your bank account. In the past these scams have involved sending
e-mails that purport to come from the Taxman and which ask you to provide your bank details, whereupon the con artists try to clear out your account. But they’ve...
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Taxman’s alert for employers.. September alert. The Taxman recently issued a press release regarding a change to the “Basic PAYE Tools” he provides for employers. But it only concerns those companies
that use HMRC’s PAYE tax and NI calculator and checker. If you don’t, then there’s no need to worry about the alert. Disc replacement. Currently,...
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Under the Equality Act 2010, there have been some drastic changes to the definition of “harassment” and the situations where the company could be found liable for the actions of a third party. So
what steps should the directors take?
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The big differential between savings interest and borrowing rates means that offset mortgages can save you money. But can you use your company’s cash to improve the deal without the Taxman asking for
a slice of the action?
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These days, many service providers, such as utility and telephone companies, offer customers financial incentives to switch to online billing. If the directors are looking to save costs this might be
tempting, but why could it be a bad idea?
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A fellow director has suggested that your company should switch to prepaid cards as a means of paying directors’ and employees’ business travel expenses, as they’re easier to administer than cash or
credit cards. Is he right?
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The directors are pursuing an unpaid debt in the Small Claims Court. But it has now asked the parties whether or not they want to attempt a settlement via mediation before it sets a hearing date. Is
this option worth pursuing?
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Where your company throws a party for its directors and employees, as long as you stick to the rules it’s a tax-free benefit for everyone. But the Taxman can take a tough line on the rules as one
employer discovered recently. What’s the full story?
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