Getting employees enthused to work towards new goals after an acquisition can be challenging. Amanda Flint looks at some ideas to enhance staff performance
HMRC has defended the PAYE system after press reports indicated that between four and ten million people could be in line for a repayment, while at least 1.4 million face demands for unpaid tax.
The CIOT’s Low Incomes Tax Reform Group advised taxpayers to treat HMRC calculations showing an underpayment with caution.
The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has welcomed the Government’s alternative proposals to restrict pensions tax relief for those on higher incomes, but warned that ‘unintended consequences will punish savers who are not high earners’.
HMRC is inviting comments by 23 September on proposals to improve the operation of the PAYE system by collecting 'real time information'.
A technical note setting out how the ‘regional employer NICs holiday for new businesses’ will work is available via www.lexisurl.com/Dn57B.
Issue 19 of HMRC’s Agent Update includes items on:
Reviewing the impact of Astra Zeneca UK Ltd v HMRC
Validity of company voluntary arrangement
Mark Groom explains why a robust tax analysis is essential in devising a flexible benefits programme