MP speaks up for small business
Shadow Treasury spokesman, Mark Prisk, used the Queen's Speech debate to make the case against unjust regulations and the complex tax system relating to small businesses.
Treasury discussion paper published following pre budget report
Comments on the Pre Budget Report and Treasury discussion paper.
Halt the march of employment legislation says FSB
Britain’s leading business organisation will give evidence to the Trade and Industry Committee inquiry on Tuesday (November 30).
Fsb urge new approach for small businesses
The FSB are calling for a new approach for Small Businesses taxation.
Next target for the taxman?
The Government is drawing up plans to increase national insurance bills for small “lifestyle” businesses.
Builders urge revenue to repair tax structure
A clampdown by the Inland Revenue on the tax treatment of subcontractors in the construction industry will be repeated.
Government to snub small businesses
The government looks set to ignore the small business community again without consultation.
VAT issues for freelancers
This article looks at some of the common VAT issues relating to freelancers.
Accountants angry over new tax penalties
ACCOUNTANTS and lawyers who face spot fines of £5,000 and penalties of £600 a day for failing to disclose tax avoidance schemes have lambasted the Treasury for spreading confusion among professional advisers.
Minister attacks small firms over dividends
In an astounding outburst, Nigel Griffiths said the 19% levy was to combat abuse of the system.
Self-employed fear the worst in treasury tax review
Fears are growing among business groups over the Government’s plans to overhaul the tax system for small businesses and the self-employed.
Impact of 2003 N.I. rises
The impact of the 2003 N.I rises to contractors.
IRS clamps on IT workers
The IRS has come out with a warning to IT consultants in the U.S.