HMRC Embraces New Technologies

In a bid to be more in tune with UK citizens, HM Revenue and Customs are increasingly using new technologies as they strive to keep us updated with changes in legislation, online filing and much more.  They have a blog which is updated regularly and also a Twitter page.
Their most recent addition is the podcast. [...]

What the Pre-Budget Report Means For You

Last week Chancellor Alistair Darling unveiled the Pre-Budget Report. Across the contracting industry there were gloomy predictions of what it might contain, but the good news is it wasn’t the disaster many thought it would be.
Below we have highlighted how specific measures will affect contractors. If you have any questions or would like more information [...]

VAT will return to 17.5% on January 1st.

HM Revenue and Customs has confirmed that the rate of VAT for most firms will revert to 17.5% on January 1 2010, despite pleas for a postponement. HMRC said that all businesses, including contractors with limited companies, who apply the standard rate, will be affected by the move from the date.
From the first week of [...]