News for Small Business http://www.taxassist.co.uk/news.php Mon, 21 May 2012 22:37:25 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Record numbers are setting up a new business http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Starting-a-Business/Record-numbers-are-setting-up-a-new-business-12727.html Mon, 21 May 2012 15:09:45 +0100 Tax Commission urges single 30% tax rate http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Tax-Commission-urges-single-30-tax-rate-12726.html Mon, 21 May 2012 07:54:19 +0100 HSBC lends £3.1bn to small firms http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/HSBC-lends--163-3-1bn-to-small-firms-12725.html Fri, 18 May 2012 14:59:37 +0100 Gosport businessman highlights late payment issue http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Gosport-businessman-highlights-late-payment-issue-12724.html Thu, 17 May 2012 07:59:41 +0100 Tax evasion sees plumber sentenced http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Tax-evasion-sees-plumber-sentenced-12723.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:59:53 +0100 Time running out to file Employer's Annual Return http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Time-running-out-to-file-Employer-s-Annual-Return-12722.html Wed, 16 May 2012 07:40:11 +0100 FSB: Energy Bill must not impact small firms http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/FSB-Energy-Bill-must-not-impact-small-firms-12720.html Tue, 15 May 2012 15:22:57 +0100 Millions of taxpayers overcharged http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Millions-of-taxpayers-overcharged-12721.html Tue, 15 May 2012 15:21:38 +0100 PCG slams new IR35 guidance http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/PCG-slams-new-IR35-guidance-12719.html Tue, 15 May 2012 07:54:08 +0100 Small firms can save by outsourcing, says expert http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-firms-can-save-by-outsourcing-says-expert-12718.html Mon, 14 May 2012 14:49:52 +0100 2012 tax refunds come early http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/2012-tax-refunds-come-early-12717.html Mon, 14 May 2012 07:34:53 +0100 UK economy set for recovery boost http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/UK-economy-set-for-recovery-boost-12716.html Fri, 11 May 2012 15:02:24 +0100 HMRC issues tax reminder to online sellers http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-issues-tax-reminder-to-online-sellers-12715.html Fri, 11 May 2012 07:50:39 +0100 UK needs more mentors, says Prisk http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/UK-needs-more-mentors-says-Prisk-12714.html Thu, 10 May 2012 16:16:36 +0100 HMRC publishes new IR35 guidance http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-publishes-new-IR35-guidance-12713.html Thu, 10 May 2012 07:34:30 +0100 Business activity to be stronger in England's east http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/Business-activity-to-be-stronger-in-England-s-east-12712.html Wed, 09 May 2012 14:40:14 +0100 Small business lending continues to fall http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-business-lending-continues-to-fall-12711.html Wed, 09 May 2012 07:32:18 +0100 FSB: Public sector tendering process needs simplification http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/FSB-Public-sector-tendering-process-needs-simplification-12710.html Tue, 08 May 2012 15:01:43 +0100 Electricians reminded of tax deadline http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Electricians-reminded-of-tax-deadline-12709.html Tue, 08 May 2012 07:53:51 +0100 Businesses need personality, says expert http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Businesses-need-personality-says-expert-12708.html Fri, 04 May 2012 14:32:45 +0100 SMEs are driving the economy, says expert http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/SMEs-are-driving-the-economy-says-expert-12707.html Fri, 04 May 2012 07:54:34 +0100 Will economic growth boost small business confidence levels? http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Will-economic-growth-boost-small-business-confidence-levels-12706.html Thu, 03 May 2012 14:50:44 +0100 AWR impact has been 'modest', poll finds http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/AWR-impact-has-been-modest--poll-finds-12705.html Thu, 03 May 2012 07:34:43 +0100 HMRC errors spread to texts http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/HMRC-errors-spread-to-texts-12704.html Wed, 02 May 2012 14:46:03 +0100 Small firms invited to offer feedback on regulation http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-firms-invited-to-offer-feedback-on-regulation-12703.html Wed, 02 May 2012 07:50:18 +0100 Tax callers left hanging by HMRC http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Tax-callers-left-hanging-by-HMRC-12701.html Tue, 01 May 2012 13:27:05 +0100 Leicester experiencing business boom http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Leicester-experiencing-business-boom-12702.html Tue, 01 May 2012 13:23:20 +0100 HMRC issues annual return reminder http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Payroll/HMRC-issues-annual-return-reminder-12700.html Tue, 01 May 2012 07:33:09 +0100 Govt details £70bn worth of contracts http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Govt-details--163-70bn-worth-of-contracts-12698.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:55:54 +0100 LITRG: HMRC hasn't fully assessed the impact of RTI http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/LITRG-HMRC-hasn-t-fully-assessed-the-impact-of-RTI-12699.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:52:36 +0100 HMRC sends 12,000 erroneous penalty notices http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/HMRC-sends-12-000-erroneous-penalty-notices-12697.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:34:39 +0100 REC study shows employer confidence at record high http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/REC-study-shows-employer-confidence-at-record-high-12696.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:15:43 +0100 Small businesses told: Take branding seriously http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-businesses-told-Take-branding-seriously-12695.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:34:48 +0100 New £35m fund could boost small firms http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/New--163-35m-fund-could-boost-small-firms-12694.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:29:24 +0100 Govt to go ahead with student-loan style business funding http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Govt-to-go-ahead-with-student-loan-style-business-funding-12693.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:30:09 +0100 Handout culture is a thing of the past, small firms told http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Handout-culture-is-a-thing-of-the-past-small-firms-told-12692.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:25:17 +0100 Govt to 'empower small firms' over anti-competitive practices http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Govt-to-empower-small-firms-over-anti-competitive-practices-12691.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:38:02 +0100 Recession delays retirement plans of UK small business owners http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Recession-delays-retirement-plans-of-UK-small-business-owners-12690.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:39:44 +0100 Tax return reminder issued by HMRC http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/Tax-return-reminder-issued-by-HMRC-12689.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:49:59 +0100 VAT crook jailed after four-year chase http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Value-Added-Tax-VAT/VAT-crook-jailed-after-four-year-chase-12688.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:00:48 +0100 Report reveals retail rise http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Report-reveals-retail-rise-12687.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:33:07 +0100 HMRC investigation highlights need for tax advice http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-investigation-highlights-need-for-tax-advice-12686.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:26:16 +0100 CBI: Businesses need to enter tax debate http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/CBI-Businesses-need-to-enter-tax-debate-12685.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:30:25 +0100 Govt upholds 'pasty tax' decision http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Govt-upholds-pasty-tax-decision-12684.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:01:41 +0100 UK sees employment rate rise http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/UK-sees-employment-rate-rise-12683.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:12:44 +0100 FPB calls for red tape reduction http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/FPB-calls-for-red-tape-reduction-12682.html Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:38:35 +0100 Super rich use tax system to their advantage, figures show http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Super-rich-use-tax-system-to-their-advantage-figures-show-12681.html Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:16:08 +0100 Slow GDP growth forecast for this year http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Slow-GDP-growth-forecast-for-this-year-12680.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:32:45 +0100 Chancellor outlines HMRC expectations http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Chancellor-outlines-HMRC-expectations-12679.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:30:20 +0100 Report could inspire Brits to set up a new business http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Starting-a-Business/Report-could-inspire-Brits-to-set-up-a-new-business-12677.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:35:10 +0100 Businesses urged to use interim managers http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Businesses-urged-to-use-interim-managers-12678.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:34:09 +0100 Business activity on the rise in Scotland http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Business-activity-on-the-rise-in-Scotland-12676.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:31:42 +0100 ISPA: Superfast broadband will be a huge benefit from smaller firms http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/ISPA-Superfast-broadband-will-be-a-huge-benefit-from-smaller-firms-12674.html Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:02:28 +0100 RTI pilot set for roll out http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Payroll/RTI-pilot-set-for-roll-out-12675.html Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:00:12 +0100 Employers set for confidence boost, says REC http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Employers-set-for-confidence-boost-says-REC-12673.html Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:32:12 +0100 HMRC issues employer return reminder http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/HMRC-issues-employer-return-reminder-12672.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:40:58 +0100 Get tax returns in early, businesses urged http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/Get-tax-returns-in-early-businesses-urged-12671.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:07:10 +0100 HMRC keeps callers waiting http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-keeps-callers-waiting-12670.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:33:15 +0100 BYOD trend will soon wear off, says expert http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/BYOD-trend-will-soon-wear-off-says-expert-12668.html Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:37:31 +0100 AWR has increased recruitment costs, says REC http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/AWR-has-increased-recruitment-costs-says-REC-12669.html Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:35:26 +0100 Scots govt outlines new business incentives http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Scots-govt-outlines-new-business-incentives-12667.html Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:38:56 +0100 Plumber jailed for tax offences http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Plumber-jailed-for-tax-offences-12665.html Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:55:16 +0100 HMRC shutdown was badly-timed, says FPB http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-shutdown-was-badly-timed-says-FPB-12666.html Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:53:17 +0100 Businesses urged to train staff in health and safety http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Businesses-urged-to-train-staff-in-health-and-safety-12664.html Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:29:33 +0100 Small firms to benefit from regulation discussion http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-firms-to-benefit-from-regulation-discussion-12663.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:05:40 +0100 Cable: Employment tribunal shake up will help business growth http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/Cable-Employment-tribunal-shake-up-will-help-business-growth-12662.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:28:54 +0100 Businesses asked to pay tax up front http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Businesses-asked-to-pay-tax-up-front-12660.html Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:01:07 +0100 FPB calls for more action to boost retailers http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/FPB-calls-for-more-action-to-boost-retailers-12661.html Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:59:59 +0100 IPO launches new business support measures http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/IPO-launches-new-business-support-measures-12659.html Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:26:32 +0100 Manufacturing and service sectors display increased confidence http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Manufacturing-and-service-sectors-display-increased-confidence-12657.html Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:04:37 +0100 Cable highlights move towards green economy http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Cable-highlights-move-towards-green-economy-12658.html Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:03:35 +0100 NLG scheme up and running http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/NLG-scheme-up-and-running-12656.html Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:36:38 +0100 Flexible working 'can encourage greater workplace equality' http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Flexible-working-can-encourage-greater-workplace-equality-12654.html Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:12:32 +0100 Small firms still cautious about social media http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-firms-still-cautious-about-social-media-12655.html Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:11:21 +0100 LITRG: Tax credit letters were misleading http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/LITRG-Tax-credit-letters-were-misleading-12653.html Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:29:16 +0100 HMRC announces new tax academy http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-announces-new-tax-academy-12652.html Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:41:19 +0100 Stamp prices will affect small firms, says FPB http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Stamp-prices-will-affect-small-firms-says-FPB-12651.html Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:46:36 +0100 Govt considers extending National Loan Guarantee scheme http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Govt-considers-extending-National-Loan-Guarantee-scheme-12650.html Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:33:29 +0100 HMRC issues online VAT reminder http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Value-Added-Tax-VAT/HMRC-issues-online-VAT-reminder-12649.html Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:32:55 +0100 Advice issued to older Brits looking to set up a business http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Starting-a-Business/Advice-issued-to-older-Brits-looking-to-set-up-a-business-12648.html Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:02:32 +0100 Vince Cable backs growth for small firms http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Vince-Cable-backs-growth-for-small-firms-12647.html Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:41:10 +0100 Expert welcomes extra funding for construction firms http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Expert-welcomes-extra-funding-for-construction-firms-12646.html Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:19:09 +0100 Govt to issue statement to taxpayers http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Govt-to-issue-statement-to-taxpayers-12645.html Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:37:32 +0100 Budget offers little change for small businesses, says specialist http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Budget-offers-little-change-for-small-businesses-says-specialist-12644.html Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:00:10 +0100 FSB welcomes Budget http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/FSB-welcomes-Budget-12643.html Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:36:54 +0100 Budget: Chancellor announces corporation tax cuts http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Corporation-Tax/Budget-Chancellor-announces-corporation-tax-cuts-12642.html Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:56:15 +0100 Budget to bring tax allowance rise forward http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Budget-to-bring-tax-allowance-rise-forward-12641.html Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:40:29 +0100 HMRC turns to Twitter in tax crackdown http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-turns-to-Twitter-in-tax-crackdown-12639.html Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:08:16 +0100 Budget must give small firms more choice over loans, says FPB http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Budget-must-give-small-firms-more-choice-over-loans-says-FPB-12640.html Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:01:44 +0100 Govt launches National Loan Scheme http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Govt-launches-National-Loan-Scheme-12638.html Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:31:34 +0100 HMRC to alter PAYE penalty system http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/HMRC-to-alter-PAYE-penalty-system-12636.html Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:56:14 +0100 Small businesses 'pay too much for energy' http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-businesses-pay-too-much-for-energy-12637.html Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:54:28 +0100 Report shows rise in permanent placements http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/Report-shows-rise-in-permanent-placements-12635.html Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:31:17 +0100 CBI: Growth and jobs must be London's focus http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/CBI-Growth-and-jobs-must-be-London-s-focus-12634.html Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:43:44 +0100 HMRC issues warning over VAT fraud http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Value-Added-Tax-VAT/HMRC-issues-warning-over-VAT-fraud-12633.html Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:37:28 +0100 Time for HMRC to launch general tax disclosure facility, says CIOT http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Time-for-HMRC-to-launch-general-tax-disclosure-facility-says-CIOT-12632.html Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:55:57 +0100 Online sellers offered lower tax penalties http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Online-sellers-offered-lower-tax-penalties-12631.html Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:33:33 +0100 REC: Budget must give employers more confidence http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/REC-Budget-must-give-employers-more-confidence-12630.html Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:28:35 +0100 Govt announces new tax investigation team http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Govt-announces-new-tax-investigation-team-12629.html Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:25:05 +0100 Small firms reveal positive hiring intentions http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-firms-reveal-positive-hiring-intentions-12627.html Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:05:34 +0100