News for Small Business http://www.taxassist.co.uk/news.php Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:50:15 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 New record as 9.45m file tax returns on time http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/New-record-as-9-45m-file-tax-returns-on-time-12560.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:22:39 +0100 UK economy to contract in 1H 2012 http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/UK-economy-to-contract-in-1H-2012-12561.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:15:56 +0100 What constitutes a 'reasonable excuse' for missing the tax return deadline? http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/What-constitutes-a-reasonable-excuse-for-missing-the-tax-return-deadline-12562.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:12:45 +0100 HMRC could issue £100m in late filing penalties http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/HMRC-could-issue--163-100m-in-late-filing-penalties-12559.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:30:04 +0100 Setting up a business to become 'more attractive' http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Starting-a-Business/Setting-up-a-business-to-become-more-attractive-12558.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:26:56 +0100 Small firms to benefit from pension system delay http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-firms-to-benefit-from-pension-system-delay-12556.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:31:14 +0100 Employees should be top priority, report shows http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Employees-should-be-top-priority-report-shows-12557.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:30:21 +0100 Online tax return take-up on the rise http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/Online-tax-return-take-up-on-the-rise-12555.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:27:38 +0100 Grants work better at small firms, report finds http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Grants-work-better-at-small-firms-report-finds-12553.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:13:03 +0100 Business Link support is 'inadequate', survey shows http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/Business-Link-support-is-inadequate--survey-shows-12554.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:11:40 +0100 Govt launches new business support programme http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Govt-launches-new-business-support-programme-12552.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:28:28 +0100 Innovation comes easier to small firms http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Innovation-comes-easier-to-small-firms-12551.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:53:30 +0100 Govt calls for investment through the Business Finance Partnership http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/Govt-calls-for-investment-through-the-Business-Finance-Partnership-12550.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:28:25 +0100 Small firms to benefit from new govt e-calendar http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-firms-to-benefit-from-new-govt-e-calendar-12549.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:47:02 +0100 HMRC warns against cash payments http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/HMRC-warns-against-cash-payments-12548.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:40:13 +0100 HMRC announces deadline extension http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/HMRC-announces-deadline-extension-12547.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:07:33 +0100 REC to flag up EU red tape http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/REC-to-flag-up-EU-red-tape-12545.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:48:45 +0100 Manpower Group calls for new flexible strategy http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/Manpower-Group-calls-for-new-flexible-strategy-12546.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:47:08 +0100 HMRC to target electricians http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-to-target-electricians-12544.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:41:12 +0100 FPB: Schools must play a bigger role in encouraging entrepreneurship http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/FPB-Schools-must-play-a-bigger-role-in-encouraging-entrepreneurship-12543.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:36:02 +0100 Union threatens further HMRC strikes http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/Union-threatens-further-HMRC-strikes-12542.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:48:53 +0100 Business reminded of new VAT return rules http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Value-Added-Tax-VAT/Business-reminded-of-new-VAT-return-rules-12540.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:30:37 +0100 Business in You scheme welcomed by FPB http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Business-in-You-scheme-welcomed-by-FPB-12541.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:29:08 +0100 Govt launches new business support scheme http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Govt-launches-new-business-support-scheme-12539.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:29:22 +0100 Taxpayers face fines of up to £1,600 for late filing http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/Taxpayers-face-fines-of-up-to--163-1-600-for-late-filing-12538.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:19:35 +0100 Cut VAT campaign gathers pace http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Value-Added-Tax-VAT/Cut-VAT-campaign-gathers-pace-12537.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:30:29 +0100 Govt announces plans for empty premises http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Govt-announces-plans-for-empty-premises-12535.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:49:13 +0100 UK needs support network for new businesses, says REC http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Starting-a-Business/UK-needs-support-network-for-new-businesses-says-REC-12536.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:47:25 +0100 BRC calls for end to quarterly rent system http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/BRC-calls-for-end-to-quarterly-rent-system-12534.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:38:22 +0100 Royal Mail price hike will hit small firms hard, says FPB http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Royal-Mail-price-hike-will-hit-small-firms-hard-says-FPB-12533.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:33:11 +0100 Small businesses told to 'go micro niche' http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-businesses-told-to-go-micro-niche-12532.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:25:42 +0100 IT firms set for high demand http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/IT-firms-set-for-high-demand-12531.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:20:33 +0100 Cut red tape for small businesses, says BCC http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Cut-red-tape-for-small-businesses-says-BCC-12530.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:19:41 +0100 Small businesses set for million-pound tax fine refund http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/Small-businesses-set-for-million-pound-tax-fine-refund-12529.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:31:27 +0100 More Brits are starting a new business http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Starting-a-Business/More-Brits-are-starting-a-new-business-12528.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:36:23 +0100 HMRC issues further tax return reminder http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/HMRC-issues-further-tax-return-reminder-12527.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:52:04 +0100 Millions yet to file tax returns http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/Millions-yet-to-file-tax-returns-12526.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:53:25 +0100 Forums sets out to ease oil and gas tax issues http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Forums-sets-out-to-ease-oil-and-gas-tax-issues-12525.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:32:29 +0100 Will tax officers' strike action affect tax returns? http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Will-tax-officers-strike-action-affect-tax-returns-12524.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:33:19 +0100 Reports reveals mixed bag for Scottish business http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Reports-reveals-mixed-bag-for-Scottish-business-12523.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:41:07 +0100 Small firms underwhelmed by Olympic legacy http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-firms-underwhelmed-by-Olympic-legacy-12522.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:31:20 +0100 Business owners put their homes on the line http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Business-owners-put-their-homes-on-the-line-12521.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:01:29 +0100 HMRC to crack down on tax fraud http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-to-crack-down-on-tax-fraud-12520.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:33:16 +0100 HMRC issues bogus rebate warning http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/HMRC-issues-bogus-rebate-warning-12519.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:04:54 +0100 Everyone 'should start a new business' http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Starting-a-Business/Everyone-should-start-a-new-business-12518.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:25:52 +0100 HMRC announces new dispute scheme http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-announces-new-dispute-scheme-12517.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:22:01 +0100 Small businesses are UK's best hope, says expert http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-businesses-are-UK-s-best-hope-says-expert-12516.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:40:04 +0100 Small firms facing growing late payment problem http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-firms-facing-growing-late-payment-problem-12515.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:48:04 +0100 HMRC issues tax return reminder http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/HMRC-issues-tax-return-reminder-12514.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:26:25 +0100 Small firms to face HMRC spot checks http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Small-firms-to-face-HMRC-spot-checks-12513.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:24:34 +0100 Have yourself a self-assessment Christmas http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/Have-yourself-a-self-assessment-Christmas-12512.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:41:56 +0100 REC issues AWR reminder http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/REC-issues-AWR-reminder-12511.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:37:20 +0100 HMRC's treatment of larger firms is 'infuriating' http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-s-treatment-of-larger-firms-is-infuriating-12510.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:30:52 +0100 Britons consider starting a new business http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Starting-a-Business/Britons-consider-starting-a-new-business-12509.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:56:34 +0100 HMRC to investigate Premier League footballer perks http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-to-investigate-Premier-League-footballer-perks-12508.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:25:13 +0100 UK sees growing number of start-ups http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/UK-sees-growing-number-of-start-ups-12507.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:32:01 +0100 2012 could mean growth for small firms, says FSB http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/2012-could-mean-growth-for-small-firms-says-FSB-12506.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:27:22 +0100 Small firms struggling to access finance http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-firms-struggling-to-access-finance-12505.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:29:50 +0100 Unemployment set to rise in 2012 http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Unemployment-set-to-rise-in-2012-12504.html Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:31:53 +0100 CIOT warns of new penalties for the New Year http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/CIOT-warns-of-new-penalties-for-the-New-Year-12503.html Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:29:24 +0100 Small firms to benefit from employment law changes http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-firms-to-benefit-from-employment-law-changes-12502.html Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:30:11 +0100 HMRC extends Liechtenstein Agreement http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-extends-Liechtenstein-Agreement-12500.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:48 +0100 Small firms warned against cutting bosses' pay http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-firms-warned-against-cutting-bosses-pay-12497.html Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:44:49 +0100 FSB urges small firms to register for tax returns in plenty of time http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/FSB-urges-small-firms-to-register-for-tax-returns-in-plenty-of-time-12496.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:14:55 +0100 HMRC issues tax warning http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-issues-tax-warning-12495.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:31:42 +0100 FSB welcomes proposals made in Portas Review http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/FSB-welcomes-proposals-made-in-Portas-Review-12494.html Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:51:56 +0100 Competition on the rise for City jobs http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/Competition-on-the-rise-for-City-jobs-12493.html Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:24:52 +0100 Small firms encouraged to re-use IT http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-firms-encouraged-to-re-use-IT-12492.html Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:32:40 +0100 Rising number of Brits turn to self-employment http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/Rising-number-of-Brits-turn-to-self-employment-12491.html Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:28:32 +0100 Vince Cable outlines plans to 'diversify business finance' http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Vince-Cable-outlines-plans-to-diversify-business-finance-12490.html Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:35:09 +0100 2012 to see quicker inflation fall http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/2012-to-see-quicker-inflation-fall-12488.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:38:09 +0100 High-end contractors unaffected by AWR, says REC http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/High-end-contractors-unaffected-by-AWR-says-REC-12489.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:36:31 +0100 Small firms benefit from flexible working http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-firms-benefit-from-flexible-working-12487.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:27:49 +0100 HMRC launches PAYE support http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-launches-PAYE-support-12486.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:24:46 +0100 Expert calls for UK red tape reduction http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/Expert-calls-for-UK-red-tape-reduction-12484.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:19:22 +0100 Scottish firms see output increase http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/Scottish-firms-see-output-increase-12485.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:17:41 +0100 New HMRC chief aims to improve customer service http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/New-HMRC-chief-aims-to-improve-customer-service-12483.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:33:33 +0100 HMRC and Experian to crack down on tax cheats http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-and-Experian-to-crack-down-on-tax-cheats-12482.html Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:32:38 +0100 Coalition confirms date for 2012 Budget http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/Coalition-confirms-date-for-2012-Budget-12480.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:19:16 +0100 Small businesses relying on part-time directors http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Small-businesses-relying-on-part-time-directors-12481.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:14:51 +0100 HMRC issues online tax return reminder http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax-Returns/HMRC-issues-online-tax-return-reminder-12479.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:37:02 +0100 HMRC issues tax plan reminder to UK tutors http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-issues-tax-plan-reminder-to-UK-tutors-12477.html Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:57:59 +0100 VAT changes confirmed by HMRC http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Value-Added-Tax-VAT/VAT-changes-confirmed-by-HMRC-12478.html Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:56:45 +0100 HMRC issues online tax return reminder http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-issues-online-tax-return-reminder-12476.html Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:28:18 +0100 Offshore property loophole to be closed http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/Offshore-property-loophole-to-be-closed-12474.html Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:43:08 +0100 HMRC benefiting from new tough stance http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/HMRC-benefiting-from-new-tough-stance-12475.html Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:41:47 +0100 RGF money to boost job creation http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/RGF-money-to-boost-job-creation-12473.html Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:40:55 +0100 Employer demand points to economic recovery http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/Employer-demand-points-to-economic-recovery-12471.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:47:50 +0100 London business downbeat about economic prospects http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/London-business-downbeat-about-economic-prospects-12472.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:46:33 +0100 NOA highlights the benefits of outsourcing http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/NOA-highlights-the-benefits-of-outsourcing-12470.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:31:10 +0100 Employees are 'unaware of IT security issues', says expert http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Employees-are-unaware-of-IT-security-issues--says-expert-12468.html Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:13:17 +0100 Govt announces new e-infrastructure investment http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Govt-announces-new-e-infrastructure-investment-12469.html Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:12:24 +0100 Don't panic, retain equity, small businesses told http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Don-t-panic-retain-equity-small-businesses-told-12467.html Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:29:18 +0100 Will National Loan Guarantee Scheme work? http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Will-National-Loan-Guarantee-Scheme-work-12466.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:41:49 +0100 VAT rule-breakers given one month to register http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Value-Added-Tax-VAT/VAT-rule-breakers-given-one-month-to-register-12465.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:42:00 +0100 HMRC issues VAT evasion warning http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Value-Added-Tax-VAT/HMRC-issues-VAT-evasion-warning-12464.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:37:34 +0100 REC calls for NIC holiday http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Tax/REC-calls-for-NIC-holiday-12462.html Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:50:40 +0100 Challenges remain despite Chancellor's efforts, says BCC http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/Challenges-remain-despite-Chancellor-s-efforts-says-BCC-12463.html Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:49:02 +0100 FSB: Autumn Statement is step in right direction http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/General-business/FSB-Autumn-Statement-is-step-in-right-direction-12461.html Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:29:09 +0100 Autumn Statement: Coalition announces plans to build a stronger economy http://www.taxassist.co.uk/News/Small-Business/Autumn-Statement-Coalition-announces-plans-to-build-a-stronger-economy-12460.html Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:48:40 +0100