Information about taxation

With taxes seemingly ever on the increase, proper knowledge of the tax system and planning your tax is now more important than ever before. Our tax guides are designed to give you valuable insights into the areas where tax planning can be carried out.

Budget Day 22 June 2010

Our site has now been updated to include details of the raft of announcements made by Chancellor George Osborne in his first Budget Speech. These changes include a new rate of capital gains tax of 28% and an increase in entrepreneurs’ relief from £2 million to £5 million.

Do you have a capital gain? Check our Capital gains tax calculator.

Planning to minimise your taxes - We are here to advise

22 June 2010 Emergency Budget Report: The new Government's emergency Budget was presented to Parliament on 22 June 2010. The Chancellor focussed on spending cuts and increases in VAT and reductions in corporation tax rates.
Tax rates: This area of our site includes all the rates announced including those on the 22 June 2010.
Financial planning guide: An extensive review of personal and business planning and tax saving opportunities and guides that signpost areas in which our services can be of value.
VAT: VAT planning and VAT management is essential in order to avoid costly mistakes.
PAYE and NI: An overview of the PAYE system including a raft of guides to guide you through PAYE. Alternatively, why not outsource your payroll management to us?
Recession & recovery: We have a range of up to date articles and commentaries on the effect of the recession on small businesses, banks, lending and saving, the economy and pensions and investments.

IR35 centre: IR35 and sub contractor rules. If you think you may be caught by IR35 - contact us
Tax and business calendar: Looking to reduce your tax liability for 2010/11? Visit our 2010/11 Financial planning guide.
Archive...
Pre-Budget Report: Full details of all the announcements made in the 2009 Pre-Budget Report.
2009/10 Year end tax planning: How can you reduce your tax for the current year? Visit our year end tax planning guide for a wide range of tax saving strategies.
24 March 2010 Budget Report: Comprehensive Report on the 2010 announcements
2009 Budget Report: Comprehensive Report on the 2009 announcements
2008 Budget Report: Comprehensive Report on the 2008 announcements
2007 Budget Report: Comprehensive Report on the 2007 announcements

Upcoming deadlines

Sep 19 2010	CIS return date Construction Industry Scheme : Monthly return due for period to 5th of month
Sep 30 2010	CT61 date End of CT61 quarterly period Small business rate relief date In England, closing date for business ratepayers to claim Small Business Rate Relief for 2009/10 financial year.
Oct 01 2010	Corporation tax Due date for payment of Corporation Tax for year ended 31 December 2009, for those companies not liable to pay their liability by instalments.

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