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Tax rates and allowances are constantly changing. Tax planning opportunities are also wide ranging and changing, which is why it is important to make sure you are up-to-date. These guides are designed to provide the latest information but please contact us for guidance and advice.

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2012 Budget Report: The Chancellor, George Osborne and his annual Budget statement.
Year end tax guide: Your guide to year end tax planning for the 2012/13 tax year.
Tax rates: This area of our site includes all the rates announced for the tax year 2012/13.
Financial planning guide 2013/14: An extensive review of personal and business planning and tax saving opportunities for 2012/13.
VAT: VAT planning and VAT management is essential in order to avoid costly mistakes.
PAYE and NI: An overview of the PAYE system including a raft of guides to guide you through PAYE. Alternatively, why not outsource your payroll management to us?
Tax and business calendar: Looking to reduce your tax liability? Visit this year's Financial planning guide.
Recession & recovery: We have a range of up to date articles and commentaries on the effect of the recession on small businesses, banks, lending and saving, the economy and pensions and investments.
IR35 centre: IR35 and sub contractor rules. If you think you may be caught by IR35 - contact us
Finance Bill 2012: The Government has released the draft legislation for consultation ahead of the Finance Bill 2012 as planned.

Archive...
2012 Budget Report: Budget 2012 aimed to stabilise the economy, simplify the tax system and boost growth. Read our Budget summary here.
Autumn Statement 2011: News and analysis made by the Government.
2011 Budget Report: Comprehensive Report on the 2011 announcements

Upcoming deadlines

Jun

2013

Deadline is today

CIS return date: Construction Industry Scheme : Monthly return due for period to 5th of month

Jul

2013

Corporation tax payment: Due date for payment of corporation tax for year ended 30 September 2012, for those companies not liable to pay their liability by instalments
Tax award scheme date: Last day to file taxed award scheme returns, file P11Ds, P11D(b)s and P9Ds. Issue copies of P11Ds or P9Ds to employees

Jul

2013

Benefits in kind election date: Deadline for a close company to elect that all beneficial loans to a director be regarded as a single loan for the purposes of calculating 2012/13 benefits in kind

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