An automatic £100 penalty for late filing of the Tax Return has been with us since the introduction of Self Assessment.
Previously this penalty was limited to the amount of tax outstanding on the tax return, but for 2010/11 Returns onwards the £100 for late filing will apply regardless. Previously this penalty was limited to the amount of tax outstanding on the tax return, but for ...
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The Annual Investment Allowance was introduced in April 2008, and allows a 100% deduction for spending on plant and machinery, including fixtures and fittings. The allowance currently applies to the first £100,000 of expenditure. However, the allowance will be reduced to £25,000 from April 2012.
Where the accounting period of the business straddles April 2012, the allowance is restricted. For example, a company with a year ...
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We are aware of a number of avoidance schemes that seek to avoid tax and national insurance on loans or payments to directors and employees.
Legislation to prevent this form of avoidance had been introduced in this year's Finance Act, under the heading of 'Disguised Remuneration'. These schemes attempt to circumvent this legislation, and will be viewed by HMRC as highly aggressive. HMRC's view of the ...
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