Call for ideas to simplify small business tax
OTS wants help on how to lighten the small business tax and compliance burden.
Jul 29, 2011
Tax returns delayed as HMRC runs out of paper
Revenue says sorry to half a million taxpayers and grants a 30-day grace period.
Jul 28, 2011
Freelancers' Questions: Least taxing way to buy a computer?
Tax aid for when freelancers and sole traders buy kit for their business.
Jul 14, 2011
Self-employed face heftier VAT penalties
Amnesty rates not on offer to business owners who knowingly dodged the VAT man.
Jul 11, 2011
Taxman puts a stop to NI cards
Abolish the cards and send letters instead, says HMRC eying £820,000 in savings.
Jul 1, 2011
Taxman in 'all angles' assault on small firms
HMRC turning up the pressure on small traders suggests their summer will be long and hot.
Jun 28, 2011
Self-employed lose thousands to hospital stays
More than £5,000 down for some self-employed in-patients - parking fees not included.
Jun 27, 2011
Hard-up businesses leave HMRC hanging for £650m
Concern that a respite from the taxman has become a long-term credit facility.
Jun 21, 2011
Freelancers’ Questions: Should I approach HMRC about my eBay sales?
'Online sellers uncertain about tax would be unwise to approach HMRC directly and alone.'
Jun 20, 2011
Business Record Checks trial includes penalties
'Exceptionally serious' record-keeping failure now costs £3,000.
Jun 13, 2011
Slowdown takes toll on self-employed
'Worrying' rise in the number of self-employed traders going to the wall.
May 10, 2011
MPs throw lifeline to cheque users
Fate of cheques far from sealed, as a new inquiry into their pros and cons begins.
Apr 20, 2011
Taxpayers fighting HMRC urged to appeal twice
After HMRC’s blanket refusal notice, the second appeal usually succeeds’ - tax advisor.
Apr 12, 2011
Tax safety net to keep protecting self-employed
Helpful to freelancers, a concession to cancel unfair tax demands is now in force.
Apr 11, 2011
Freelancer’s financial review of Budget 2011
What the Budget meant for your pocket, by freelancer money advisor Tony Harris.
Apr 6, 2011
Small claims court limit heading for £15,000
The hoops out-of-pocket freelancers can jump through will change from next year.
Apr 1, 2011
Freelancers to pay more for late tax returns
Late filing to return a £100 penalty, whether the tax has been paid or not.
Mar 29, 2011
Single set of accounts floated for micro firms
For better or worse, simpler ways to keep up with tax and accounting appear incoming.
Mar 15, 2011
Taxman to 'spot-check' small company records
Single-person firms face heftier penalties, up to £3,000, for lax book-keeping.
Mar 8, 2011
Self-employed warned over dodgy claims
Letters sent to 12,000 self-employed people suspected of tax fraud.
Feb 28, 2011
