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Small business confidence rises to positive territory for first time since 2018 as non-essential retail reopens

Small business confidence has risen to its highest level since autumn 2014, a major study has revealed.

The ATED return for 2021-22 is due by 30 April 2021

The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) return for 2021 to 31 March 2022, and any tax due for the year, is due by 30 April 2021. 

New off-payroll working rules come into force: what you need to know

Medium and large employers are now required to determine the employment status of contractors after major changes to the off-payroll working rules came into force this month.

New legal minimum wage comes into force from today, Government confirms

The new minimum rate of pay for workers in England comes into force today, 01 April 2021, it has been confirmed.

Could the current tax payment timings change?

Millions of taxpayers in the UK could face earlier tax payments as part of the Government’s 10-year strategy to build a “trusted, modern tax administration system”.

Government to crack down on rogue tax advisers

Accountants who provide tax advice may be required to hold professional indemnity insurance (PII) under new laws proposed this week.

COVID vaccination success provides businesses with confidence

??????The success of the COVID vaccination programme helped to instil confidence within many UK businesses once more. A survey revealed that the number of confident firms is at its highest level since 2018. 

Increasing number of taxpayers targeted with threatening tax scams, HMRC warns

Taxpayers should remain vigilant to tax scams “threatening arrest” following a surge in reports, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned.

Future Fund: Breakthrough to launch in summer 2021

The Future Fund: Breakthrough scheme, which is replacing the closed (to new applications) Future Fund scheme, will open in the UK around the start of summer.

Newly self-employed asked to complete pre-verification checks before applying for fourth SEISS grant

Newly self-employed taxpayers may be required to undergo pre-verification checks before they can access the fourth self-employment income support (SEISS) grant, it has been revealed.

Gender pay gap – what does this mean for pensions?

Government Start Up Loans attributed to rapid rise in new companies

The number of new businesses registered at Companies House grew significantly during the final six months of 2020, the latest statistics have revealed.