Monthly Archives: January 2011

The Default Retirement Age (DRA) of 65 is to be phased out between 6th April and 1st October 2011. There is also to be an increase in the Pension age to 66 for men and 65 for women from 2018. … Continue reading →

All online tax returns must be filed by midnight on the 31st January or you will be subject to £100 fine. Payment of the outstanding tax should also be made by this time or there will be interest of 3% … Continue reading →

Given the significant rise in the number of investigations being carried out, the likelihood and possible cost of experiencing an investigation, is increasing. The handling of a tax investigation can be expensive with costs running into thousands of pounds. M. … Continue reading →

The HRMC published a consultation paper on the 17th December 2010 outlining their intention to concentrate on Business Record Checks. This proposal aims to assess the adequacy and accuracy of Business Records in the Small and Medium sized (SME) business … Continue reading →

Since 1997 we have had a system called “self-assessment” for tax. This means that you assess your own tax by means of the figures you enter on your tax return. In the majority of cases, the returns are merely processed … Continue reading →