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Tax and finance updates
Every day brings news of changes to tax law or government policy, or the emergence of facts and figures with implications for British businesses and individuals. Our daily news feed helps our clients keep their fingers on the pulse of what’s going on, with comment and insight from industry figures, government officials and trade bodies.
OTS proposes inheritance tax reform
Recommends reducing seven-year period to five years.MTD and Brexit cause HMRC helpline delays
Less than 42% of calls answered in May 2019.Businesses raise £1.7bn net finance in May
SME lending growth increases 0.4% in 12 months.Taxpayers face large bills after HMRC error
Customers who don't get a tax bill this July will need to pay more in January.State pension spending set to increase
Expenditure rises despite state pension age increases.Ending late payments to small businesses
Government announces measures to improve payment practices.P11D and P11D(b) deadline approaches
Expenses and benefits must be reported by 6 July 2019.Recruiters call for flexible training levy
960,000 temporary workers could benefit from access to training.Pension rules ‘cause confusion’ for higher earners
Tapered allowance applies to individuals earning over £150,000.Over-65s face social care timebomb
ABI proposes tax exemptions to support self-funding.
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