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Press watch: Hartnett on the cash economy and alleged ‘sweetheart deals’
From the Daily Telegraph: ‘People who pay cash in hand to tradesmen are “diddling” the economy and diverting money from hospitals…27 Jan 2012
The new Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme
Erika Jupe and Clara Snow examine its pros and cons.19 Jan 2012
Capital allowances changes for 2012
Steven Bone on this year's main challenges in capital allowances.19 Jan 2012
Alternative Dispute Resolution for SMEs ‘has to be good news’, says CIOT
HMRC has launched an Alternative Dispute Resolution service for SMEs, in an effort to resolve disputes ‘much earlier’ than at…9 Jan 2012
Class 2 NICs: reminder
HMRC issued a reminder that Class 2 national insurance contributions requested in October 2011 become due on 31 January 2012. The…6 Jan 2012
HMRC accused of ‘double standards’ over business records checks pilot
HMRC has begun a detailed review of its business records checks programme, having recognised that the project would have benefited…3 Jan 2012
2011 review: SMEs
Laurence Bard reviews the top five developments of 2011 relating to the taxation of SMEs15 Dec 2011
Tax Catch up Plan reminder
Private tutors and coaches who have failed to declare their income have less than a month to notify HMRC that…13 Dec 2011
Autumn statement is ‘good for SMEs’
Tax professionals welcomed new measures announced in this week’s autumn statement to encourage investment in smaller businesses but pointed out…30 Nov 2011
Press watch: Seed enterprise investment scheme
‘Britain’s savers are being urged to back start-up businesses and infrastructure projects through an “astonishing” increase in tax relief on…30 Nov 2011
Back to basics: Roll-over relief for business assets
Roll-over relief is a valuable relief for businesses but the legislation is complex in parts. Paula Tallon examines some of the basic requirements and highlights some planning opportunities.24 Nov 2011
Infrastructure projects and taxation
In arguing for investment into infrastructure to help rebalance the economy, Margaret Stephens and Mikko Saressalo look at how taxation can achieve this.18 Nov 2011
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