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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.
Spring Budget 2023: what to expect
The Chancellor will unveil his Budget this afternoon.CGT allowance will halve in April
CIOT urges the Government to publicise the change.GDP rises by 0.3% in January
The increase follows a 0.5% drop in December.HMRC clarifies IR35 rules for intermediaries and contractors
Rules outline how to determine workers’ employment status.MPs criticise HMRC’s approach to furlough fraud
£2.3 billion fraudulently claimed under the scheme.Government extends voluntary NI deadline
Taxpayers have an extra four months to pay.Tax breaks for startups face withdrawal
SEIS, EIS and VCTs could close in 2025.Confusion over MTD software pricing
Businesses cite pricing and hidden costs as a concern.Tax director questions Office for Tax Simplification closure
Former Chancellor closed the professional body “without jurisdiction”.Accountants call for improved HMRC service
Chancellor urged to prioritise HMRC investment in upcoming Budget.
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