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EU trends show corporate and personal tax rates are on the up
The average standard VAT rates in the European Union's 27 countries have risen dramatically since 2008, a new report into taxation trends by the European Commission has found.
Think tank urges for single 30% income tax rate
A new single income tax rate of 30 per cent should replace and abolish eight different taxes, a report by a Government think tank has said.
Committee report sceptical of length of apprenticeships
MPs have criticised the length of apprenticeship programmes after a report found a fifth of apprenticeships lasted for six months or less.
Cameron: Continued austerity measures and increased credit for businesses
Prime Minister David Cameron has said the Government will refuse to back down on deficit reduction plans and pledged to boost credit for businesses and households, in a speech made yesterday on the UK's economy.
Businesses leaving employees in the dark about rewards and pay
Companies failing to communicate with employees about their remuneration package, including salaries and benefits, are 'wasting' their money and failing to reap the benefits, research carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has claimed.
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SEIS: an incentive for small business investment
Investing in small businesses is not only good for the economy, it can provide significant tax benefits, too. The new Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) allows people to invest up to £100,000 per year in a small business – and receive a 50 per cent income tax saving on the amount invested.
Are you maximising your VAT taxable position and minimising your VAT costs?
In today’s climate of reduced funding, it is essential that non-profit organisations fully utilise VAT relief where available and there are a number of areas where this can be done.
Increasing donations through online fundraising – are you missing out?
Vodafone last year unveiled a system to allow mobile phone users to give charitable donations by just simply sending a text message, since the launch an astonishing 8,000 charities have signed up. Has your organisation taken advantage of this yet? Are you missing out?
Salary vs Dividends: tax effective company restructuring
By combining the use of dividends with salaries you may realise significant savings both personally and for your company and you do not have to be restricted by the company’s share structure.
Reduce your tax bill through Entrepreneurs relief
Entrepreneurs relief can provide an individual and some trustees with significant tax savings when disposing of a business, or part of a business including shares in a company.
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