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Taxpayers urged to challenge error penalties
03 March 2015

Taxpayers who filed returns by the self assessment deadline of 31 January, but who made a mistake on their forms, could be facing a demand from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for an inaccuracy penalty, tax campaigners have warned.
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Webb calls for pensions tax relief reform
03 March 2015

Pensions Minister Steve Webb has called for a 33 per cent flat rate to be introduced for pensions tax relief, replacing the 40 and 45 per cent rates for higher earners.
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R&D regime set for reforms
05 February 2015

The government is seeking views on ways to make it easier for companies to claim research and development (R&D) tax credits.
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All change on business names
05 February 2015

Changes to the rules governing the names of companies and other businesses took effect on 31 January.
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Auto-enrolment reminders on the way
04 February 2015

All small and micro businesses in the UK are to receive a written reminder about their auto-enrollment responsibilities.
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New financial reporting rules come closer
04 February 2015

The government has published its plans for implementing a new EU Accounting Directive consolidating legislation on financial reporting.
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Big names back disabled employment drive
03 February 2015

Leading UK employers, including Barclays, Fujitsu and Sainsbury’s, have pledged to increase employment opportunities for new and existing disabled staff and develop good practice around disabled people in their workforces.
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