HALLIDAYS MONTHLY NEWSWIRE – LATEST BUSINESS & TAX NEWS

Hallidays have issued their latest round up of financial news and updates on Newswire.

The monthly newswire is designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax issues.

Data payment crackdown
HMRC have announced that for the first time they now have access to information on all credit and debit card payments to UK businesses.
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HMRC chase those who have missed RTI deadlines
HMRC are writing to the 167,000 employers who have missed one or more of the deadlines for reporting their PAYE information in real time.
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Universal Credit criticised by NAO
The implementation of the Government’s welfare reform programme, Universal Credit, has been criticised in a report by the National Audit Office (NAO).
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HSE guidance on new first aid training rules
The Health and Safety Executive has issued guidance to help employers assess their first aid training needs and comply with amendments to the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations.
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RTI issue affecting student loan borrowers
HMRC would like employers to be aware that they have identified an issue with some employees who have student loans.
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HMRC issue guidance on the Statutory Residence Test
HMRC have issued some updated guidance on the Statutory Residence Test which took effect from 6 April 2013.
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National Minimum Wage
National Minimum Wage rates increases come into effect on 1 October 2013.
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Deadline for ‘paper’ self assessment tax returns
For those individuals who have previously submitted ‘paper’ self assessment tax returns the deadline for the 2012/13 return is 31 October 2013.
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Latest job figures
According to the latest information published by the ONS, employment rose by 80,000 and unemployment fell by 24,000 in the three months to July.
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