Archive for December, 2009
By-Election Will Put North West Leics On The Map!
I read with regret that our local MP David Taylor sadly died on boxing day whilst out walking with his family at Calke Abbey. Although David was a labour MP he worked hard for his constituents and was well known locally for challenging the party leadership when he didn’t like or agree with their policies.
Wishing You All A Merry Christmas!!
I just have time, as I wind down for the holiday, to think back over the past year and of the changes implemented, new client’s met, tax investigations handled, and how everyone has met the worst recession in living memory with humour and determination.
Many familiar, large, businesses have left our lives this year, most notably for us was the loss of Borders at Fosse Park, Leicester, which finally closed at 9pm on the 22nd December. It was
You Can Now Pay Your Self Assessment Tax By Budget Plan
The government have introduced a budget plan to help people to pay their self assessment taxes over a period of time by direct debit. The plan only applies to those people whose tax affairs (and payments) are right up to date though. If you are one of those lucky people, you probably don’t need the opportunity to pay by instalments via direct debit, but you can also use the scheme to arrange your payment due on the 31st January 2010 to be paid in full by direct debit as well.
If you are behind with your tax payments…
Tax Free Perks You Can Give Your Employees
I was recently asked by the owner of a fair sized business if there were still any perks he could give his employees that didn’t attract tax and national insurance. The answer, even in these days of high tax, is yes – unbelievably!
I started to list a few things down and realized this would make interesting reading for a fair number of employers who are sick to the back teeth of having everything they try and give their employees taxed to the point of it no longer being worthwhile doing
Recession Busting Tips Report Reminder!
Just a quick post this afternoon to alert/remind those more recent subscribers here who may have missed the opportunity last year to download the Recession Busting Tips report that I gave away – that the full free report can still be downloaded from the Recession Busting Tips website.