Business News - October 2010
From time to time, we produce information for clients on a number of topical and important issues, some of which can be found below:
Over 180 fake tax websites shut down
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East of England accountants Moore Thompson are warning taxpayers to be on their guard against so-called ‘phishing’ attacks – where fake HM Revenue and Customs emails direct them towards websites where their financial details are stolen – after more than 180 such sites were shut down in the past three months. |
HMRC Issues Guidance On Tax Underpayments
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued guidance for up to 1.4 million taxpayers who have underpaid PAYE due to incorrect tax codes. |
£900m To Fight Tax Non-Compliance
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Large businesses will be among those targeted in a £900 million government plan to tackle non-compliance in the tax system. |
New Businesses Benefit From NI Holiday
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A new regional national insurance (NI) holiday for start-up businesses has come into effect. |
CD-Rom Alert For Employers
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued an alert to employers who use its Employer CD-ROM to help run their payroll systems. |
Online Guidance To Sale Of Goods Act Launched
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The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) launched a new online resource to help businesses comply with the law when customers buy or return goods. |
Tax Specialists Criticise Paperwork Cuts
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Tax experts have hit out at HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) plans to stop issuing copies to tax agents of some mail sent to their clients to help cut costs. |




