News - August

From time to time, we produce information for clients on a number of topical and important issues, some of which can be found below:

PAYE in the Spotlight

PAYE could be on course for significant change following the launch of a major consultation.

HMRC Under Fire Over Income Tax Cases Backlog

The head of the National Audit Office has criticised HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for failing to make enough progress in reducing a backlog of 18.2 million cases where there is potentially overpaid or underpaid income tax.

Online VAT Deadline Looming

Businesses need to act now if they have not already registered for online filing of VAT returns.

Tax Set To Be Made Simpler

Chancellor George Osborne has launched a new Office for Tax Simplification (OTS), with the task of identifying areas where complexities in the tax system for businesses and individuals can be reduced.

Get Ready for New Equality Act

Time is ticking away for businesses to review their policies and practices to make sure they are in line with the new Equality Act.

Late Returns Grace Period to End

Businesses are reminded that a seven-day grace period for late employers’ and contractors’ returns will cease from 31 March 2011.

Guide Aims to Make Managing Employee Performance Easier

New guidance is now available for businesses to help them manage the performance of their workforce more effectively.

Revised Guidance on ‘Fit and Proper’ Persons

New guidance on the fit and proper persons test for managers of charities has been issued.

HMRC Issues New Security Alerts

HM Revenue & Customs has issued a new security warning over an email currently in circulation.