News Latest News for Business Click on a headline to read the full story. 04 Jun 2019OTS calls for simplifying everyday tax for smaller businessesA report by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) calls on the government to prioritise action to 'address long-standing concerns about the experience of smaller businesses'. 04 Jun 2019HMRC taskforce tackles dishonest dog breedersA taskforce has recovered more than £5 million by tackling dishonest dog breeders selling pups on the black market. 04 Jun 2019Forms P11D - reporting employee benefitsThe forms P11D which report details of benefits and some expenses provided to employees and directors for the year ended 5 April 2019, are due for submission to HMRC by 6 July 2019. 04 Jun 2019Welsh taxpayers income tax code mix-upFrom April 2019, Welsh taxpayers were assigned new income tax codes beginning with the letter 'C'. 04 Jun 2019Consultation on Companies House reformsThe government has launched a consultation on proposed reforms at Companies House, including a 'major upgrade' of its register. 04 Jun 2019Consultation on ancillary capital gains reliefsA capital gains tax exemption applies when an individual disposes of a dwelling that has been used as their only or main residence under the Private Residence Relief rules. 04 Jun 2019Advisory fuel rates for company carsNew company car advisory fuel rates have been published which take effect from 1 June 2019. 04 Jun 2019Non-compliance with minimum wage regulationsA recent Low Pay Commission report sets out its findings on the number of people being paid less than the statutory minimum wage. 07 May 2019Consultation on extension of IR35 rulesHMRC has published guidance on the extension of the off-payroll working rules (also known as IR35) to the private sector. 07 May 2019Government confirms implementation of pensions dashboardsThe government has confirmed that the initiative to introduce a pensions dashboard will go ahead. 07 May 2019'Springtime' tax scams target young peopleHMRC has warned young people in the UK to 'stay vigilant' in order to avoid falling victim to 'Springtime' tax refund scams. 07 May 2019Latest guidance for employersHMRC has issued the latest version of the Employer Bulletin. 07 May 2019VAT fuel scale chargesHMRC has 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 2019. 07 May 2019Money LaunderingHMRC has published a list of businesses that have not met their obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations. 07 May 2019'Flexible extension' to Article 50Business groups, including the British Chambers of Commerce and the Confederation of British Industry, have commented on the six-month 'flexible' extension of Article 50. 07 May 2019Scottish Air Departure Tax plans further delayedThe Scottish government has further delayed its plans to replace Air Passenger Duty (APD) with Air Departure Tax (ADT). Archive NewsClick here to access our full archive
