This briefing focuses on VAT matters of relevance to the smaller business. A primary aim is to highlight common risk areas as a better understanding can contribute to a reduction of errors and help to minimise penalties.  Another key ingredient in achieving that aim is good record keeping, otherwise there is an increased risk that the VAT return could be prepared on the basis of incomplete or incorrect information. This aspect is not considered further here but useful guidance can be found in www.hmrc.gov.uk/factsheet/record-keeping.pdf (06/05/2011)

Pensions auto-enrolment
 (06/05/2011)

Keeping the lid on Inheritance Tax
 (05/05/2011)

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Don’t be an April Fool!

Year end tax planning tips for the individual
 (05/05/2011)

Over the last ten years technology has advanced massively. It was not so long ago that mobile phones were the size of a brick.  Now emails and the internet can be accessed on the move. However, whilst technology has moved on, travelling has become more and more difficult. Homeworking has become the answer for many but how have the tax rules kept up with these changes? (16/09/2010)

  Whether you are planning to start a business or already have a business up and running, it is important to consider your long term exit strategy. Do you intend to sell the business for as much as you can? Or do you intend to pass it down to your family? If you have not given the matter any real thought stop for a moment and consider the issue. Obviously the commercial considerations are extremely important but what about the tax issues?
 (16/09/2010)

Spotlights on avoidance, Equitable Liability Extra Statutory Concession (10/12/2009)

temporary exemption from business rates for empty properties, An additional £500 million of lending available to small and medium-sized enterprises , Creating a new Growth Capital Fund , Further investment in the Strategic Investment Fund and UK Innovation Investment Fund. (10/12/2009)

Workplace canteens, Company cars, Changes to fuel benefit tax, Electric cars and vans, (10/12/2009)