Don't risk a penalty - pay on time
From May 2010 you must pay the full amount of PAYE tax on time to avoid being liable to a penalty


Spring 2010 Newsletter
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Pre-Budget Report 9th December 2009
Download a summary here

VAT rate change January 2010
Are you ready for the VAT rate change on 1st January 2010
 - read our factsheet here

Winter 2009 Newsletter
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Autumn Newsletter
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National Minimum Wage
From 1st October 2009 the National Minimum Wage increases to £5.80 ( £4.83 for 18-21 year olds and £3.57 for those aged 16 - 17 and over compulsory school age)

HR Consultancy
McKnights are pleased to announce that Kirstie Stuart, HR Consultant, is now working in association with us to provide our clients with help and advice on all personnel issues.

June Newsletter
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April 2009 Budget
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Credit Crunch / Recession Help
Under the Inland Revenue Business Payment Support Service it is possible to arrange delayed payments of tax, PAYE & VAT is a business is suffering under the current economic climate.

Deposit protection for businesses
If a bank or building society authorised by the FSA is unable to pay back deposits held within it, the FSCS can pay 100% of the first £50,000 of an eligible depositor's claim, per authorised institution. FSCS protects private individuals and some small businesses - MORE


Capital Gains Tax
With the introduction of entrepreneur's relief for certain business assets a review of business and trading company share ownership is recommended to ensure qualification.

Income tax relief for capital losses
In some cirumstances income tax relief is available on a loss from unquoted trading company shares issued to the claimant. Tax planning to obtain the maximum benefit is recommended.