Hallidays have published the latest issue of their newswire fearuring the latest business and tax issues including the latest labour market statistics; warning over pension scams; lack of awareness of VAT rules and updated VAT fuel scale charges.
Latest labour market statistics
The Office for National Statistics has issued the latest labour market data for the three months to February 2015.
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Warning over pension scams
Those approaching retirement are being urged to be aware of a rise in pension scams, as criminals seek new ways to defraud pensioners.
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TPR guidance for small employers with no ‘staff’
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has updated its guidance on pensions auto enrolment including what businesses need to do when they have no workers.
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Lack of awareness of VAT rules
According to research 36% of the UK’s smallest businesses are unaware of the rules governing VAT thresholds.
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Help to Buy ISA
The government has announced the introduction of a new type of ISA, the Help to Buy ISA, which will provide a tax free savings account for first time buyers wishing to save for a home.
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P11D forms – don’t get them wrong
HMRC have published a list of common errors in the completion of forms P11D.
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VAT fuel scale charges
HMRC have issued details of the updated VAT fuel scale charges which apply from the beginning of the next prescribed VAT accounting period starting on or after 1 May 2015.
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