HMRC has released the latest issue of the 'Employer Bulletin' publication which includes summaries of recent changes and updates that have been announced which are relevant to employers and agents.
The topics covered in the latest edition
1 May 2020 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 30 July 2019.
19 May 2020 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 May 2020. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 May 2020).
19 May 2020 – Filing deadline for
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First, a cliché, placing all your eggs in one
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The direct costs of the sale (for example, the raw materials purchased to produce
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In almost all cases the grants are taxable and non-repayable, unless HMRC at some future date consider that the grants were
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The scheme will make available grants of up to £9 million for eligible