Has HMRC got accountants in its sights?
Administration

Has HMRC got accountants in its sights?

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

Has HMRC got accountants in its sights?

Profession may be next target of an HMRC amnesty after the taxman announces its Tax Health Plan aimed at medics Read More...

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Portsmouth FC fails to block winding-up order
Business Recovery

Portsmouth FC fails to block winding-up order

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

Portsmouth FC fails to block winding-up order

The Premier League club could go into administration after losing winding-up hearing that revolved around its VAT liability Read More...

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New tax treaties signed with Caribbean countries
Audit

New tax treaties signed with Caribbean countries

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

New tax treaties signed with Caribbean countries

UK signs treaties with Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia, St Christopher and Nevis, and St Vincent and the Grenadines Read More...

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Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
Business Recovery

Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy protection

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy protection

National flag-carrier agrees to file for bankruptcy with 15,600 jobs being lost Read More...

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Cameron stands by marriage tax plan
Personal Tax

Cameron stands by marriage tax plan

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

Cameron stands by marriage tax plan

Tory leader remains firm on tax proposals, saying it’s ‘more about the message than money’ Read More...

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140,000 companies "in severe financial distress"-Begbies Traynor
Business Recovery

140,000 companies "in severe financial distress"-Begbies Traynor

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

140,000 companies "in severe financial distress"-B...

Insolvency specialist says Q4 2009 figures come "despite government support measures" Read More...

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Tax bill loan appeals rocket 62%, says Syscap
Corporate Tax

Tax bill loan appeals rocket 62%, says Syscap

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

Tax bill loan appeals rocket 62%, says Syscap

Syscap reports 427 requests from businesses specifically asking for cash to cover tax payments – a 62% increase from the 263 applications at the same...

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M&As plummet - but IPOs could take the slack
Company News

M&As plummet - but IPOs could take the slack

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

M&As plummet - but IPOs could take the slack

Number of M&As and IPOs fallen sharply across the globe, but “ready to spring back to life,” say Ernst & Young Read More...

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PBR 09: Frozen IHT threshold is backward step
Administration

PBR 09: Frozen IHT threshold is backward step

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

PBR 09: Frozen IHT threshold is backward step

Freezing inheritance tax is u-turn on earlier promises Read More...

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PBR 09: Freezing personal allowances 'will raise £2.2bn for Treasury'
Personal Tax

PBR 09: Freezing personal allowances 'will raise £2.2bn for Treasury'

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

PBR 09: Freezing personal allowances 'will raise £...

BDO claims 'freezing personal allowances is effectively a stealth tax' Read More...

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PBR 09: Retail 'disappointed' over end of 15% VAT rate
Corporate Tax

PBR 09: Retail 'disappointed' over end of 15% VAT rate

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

PBR 09: Retail 'disappointed' over end of 15% VAT ...

Retail sector concerned as chancellor confirms return of 17.5% rate in PBR Read More...

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PBR 09: Chancellor confirms Inheritance Tax threshold freeze
Personal Tax

PBR 09: Chancellor confirms Inheritance Tax threshold freeze

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

PBR 09: Chancellor confirms Inheritance Tax thresh...

Darling announces individual’s IHT to be frozen at £325,000 Read More...

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PBR 09: VAT back up to 17.5% in 2010
Corporate Tax

PBR 09: VAT back up to 17.5% in 2010

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

PBR 09: VAT back up to 17.5% in 2010

Chancellor confirms that VAT cut not being extended Read More...

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HMRC attacked for tax amnesty letter
Administration

HMRC attacked for tax amnesty letter

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

HMRC attacked for tax amnesty letter

Letter sent to wrong people 'smacks of laziness' Read More...

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HMRC could face damages over 'thin cap' rules
Administration

HMRC could face damages over 'thin cap' rules

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

HMRC could face damages over 'thin cap' rules

Taxman is first case of paying damages Read More...

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Ringing the changes - Nokia's new CFO
People Business

Ringing the changes - Nokia's new CFO

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

Ringing the changes - Nokia's new CFO

Nokia surprised everyone by appointing a virtual unknown to the high-profile CFO role, so who is he? Read More...

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Avoidance is not evasion: HMRC stands accused
Administration

Avoidance is not evasion: HMRC stands accused

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

Avoidance is not evasion: HMRC stands accused

Advisers angry that taxman makes policy without reference to Parliament Read More...

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PCG conerned for HMRC avoidance guidance
Administration

PCG conerned for HMRC avoidance guidance

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

PCG conerned for HMRC avoidance guidance

Contractors describe taxman's move as Orwellian Read More...

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Financial advisers convicted in £2m VAT scam
Administration

Financial advisers convicted in £2m VAT scam

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

Financial advisers convicted in £2m VAT scam

Fake companies set up to trade in zero-rated goods reclaimed VAT on false business expenses Read More...

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Court ruling puts Royal Mail's VAT exemption under threat
Corporate Tax

Court ruling puts Royal Mail's VAT exemption under threat

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

Court ruling puts Royal Mail's VAT exemption under...

ECJ ruling could see Royal Mail take a VAT hit Read More...

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Outrage over Clintons’ £13.5m profit after administration
Business Recovery

Outrage over Clintons’ £13.5m profit after administration

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

Outrage over Clintons’ £13.5m profit after adminis...

Landlords lost out after unprofitable Birthdays stores were closed then bought back, says property federation Read More...

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CFOs ‘cautious yet optimistic’, says Deloitte
Company News

CFOs ‘cautious yet optimistic’, says Deloitte

14y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

CFOs ‘cautious yet optimistic’, says Deloitte

CFO’s are more positive about financial outlook for their own companies, but doubts linger over industry growth and credit Read More...

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Peugeot dealership company goes bust
Business Recovery

Peugeot dealership company goes bust

15y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

Peugeot dealership company goes bust

Administrators from KPMG make 48 of 60 staff redundant across loss-making Scottish business Read More...

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Nokia rings in CFO change
Company News

Nokia rings in CFO change

15y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

Nokia rings in CFO change

Global head of sales Timo Ihamuotila to take over from current CFO Rick Simonson on 1 November Read More...

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Tax bombshell
Administration

Tax bombshell

15y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

Tax bombshell

As the national debt reaches £175bn, taxes are likely to rise. Santhie Goundar delves into a report that urges politicians to come clean about thier ...

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HSBC stamp duty ruling could cost HMRC £1bn
Administration

HSBC stamp duty ruling could cost HMRC £1bn

15y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

HSBC stamp duty ruling could cost HMRC £1bn

Other companies set to follow bank's lead in recouping millions from taxman Read More...

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Hartnett vows to ‘bear down’ on 50% top rate tax cheats
Administration

Hartnett vows to ‘bear down’ on 50% top rate tax cheats

15y Santhie Goundar , Contributor

Hartnett vows to ‘bear down’ on 50% top rate tax c...

Dave Hartnett promises crack down on those helping clients dodge 50% income tax rate Read More...

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