Tax News - July Newsletter 2008

This month we are addressing employment law issues in our latest article in order to help small business overcome this hurdle that can occur when employing staff.

For all businesses, employment law can hit where it hurts the most - the bottom line. Increasingly, too many employers are obtaining general and often misguiding information from the internet and placing misguided reliance on it only to find out they should have sought specific and professional advice. Make sure you speak to your TaxAssist Accountant for more information about this.

Britons 'unhappy over tax'
British consumers are unhappy about the extent to which they are being taxed, according to a new report... read more

UK supermarkets announce price reductions
As a consequence of the rising popularity of lower-price supermarkets in the UK, two leading names have announced measures to reduce prices... read more

Capital gains tax loophole 'exploited by MPs'
A capital gains tax (CGT) loophole is being exploited by hundreds of members of parliament (MP), it has been claimed... read more

HSE cautions against complacency
Britain's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning against the onset of complacency in relation to work-related fatalities... read more

Most small businesses cannot afford their own HR department yet are still expected to deal with staff issues and compliance. 

Keeping your small business cost efficient is key, so how can you resolve this? ...read more