Tax News - January Newsletter 2009

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News for Small Business  January 2009 ABOUT US TaxAssist Accountants are the largest network of accountants who focus their accountancy skills specifically on small businesses and taxpayers in the UK. OUR SERVICES We specialise in ♦ Accountancy ♦ Tax Returns ♦ Payroll ♦ Bookkeeping ♦ Tax Advice WHO WE HELP As a network we look after over 27,000 clients including: ♦ Sole Traders ♦ Partnerships ♦ Limited Companies ♦ Start up Business There are over 160 TaxAssist Accountants across the UK offering local accountancy services to small business owners. NEWS For more news affecting small businesses, please click below: ♦ Tax News ♦ Tax Tips ♦ Questions & Answers CONTACT US Free Initial Consultation Tel: 0800 0523 555 Online: Enquiry Form Editors Note Happy New Year! January brings the tax return deadline (31st in case you didn't know!) ever closer and whilst there is still time for us to help you we ask that you contact us sooner rather than later so that you do not receive a fine.  Please see our feature for more details. HM Revenue & Customs have reported that 620 people filed their tax returns on Christmas Day in 2008!  Now that's serious dedication to not missing a deadline! Latest News Cut in VAT a 'waste', say Lib Dems The government's temporary reduction in the rate of VAT has been slammed by the Liberal Democrats... read more Businesses 'oppose' minimum wage rise British small businesses have voiced their opposition to any increase in the national rate of minimum wage... read more Small firms call for credit card fees 'cap' British small businesses have demanded that the government implement a cap on credit card interest rates... read more Small businesses given tax return deferral option Small businesses struggling to complete their self-assessment tax returns have been given a lifeline by the government... read more The January Tax Return Deadline With the 31st January 2009 tax return deadline fast approaching, many small business owners will be depending on their accountants to look after them at this ‘taxing time’. If you missed the October 31st deadline then our accountants will be able to calculate the tax and national insurance for you.....read more   TaxAssist Accountants Telephone: 0800 0523 555 Web: www.taxassist.co.uk TaxAssist Direct Ltd is registered in England and Wales, Company Number 3125864, VAT reference 665772201.   DISCLAIMER: The ideas shared with you in these articles are intended to inform rather than advise. Taxpayers circumstances do vary and if you feel that tax strategies we have outlined may be beneficial it is important that you contact us before implementation. If you do or do not take action as a result of reading this article, before receiving our written endorsement, we will accept no responsibility for any financial loss incurred.

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• Limited Company Considerations
• Small Business Rate Relief
• National Insurance Contributions
• New PAYE Penalties
• Emergency Budget 2010
• New HMRC Inspection Powers
• The Budget 2010
• Company Voluntary Arrangements
• Don't Miss The January Tax Deadline
• The New Tax Health Plan
• January 31st Tax Return Deadline
• Pre-Budget Report 2009
• VAT Cut: Success or Failure?
• Starting a Business in a Recession
• October 31st Tax Return Deadline
• Tax Scheme might cause harm
• Tax tips to help firms during downturn
• Tax On Pensions
• Buy Local Campaign
• The Budget 2009
• HMRC Compliance Checks
• Updates to Companies Act 2006
• Direct Debits Improve Cashfow
• Pre Budget Report 2008
• Bank Charges for Business
• Debt Recovery Priority

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