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Our New Salary Sacrifice Video

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HMRC Charter – well actually it’s Your Charter

How many meetings did it take to come up with this little gem, backwards and forwards it went the language changed and in certain circumstances toned down – what may you wonder caused such debate, well it’s “Your Charter”. Am … Continue reading

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It’s not “false” self employment it’s false employment

How can it be possibly argued that this was ever going to be a genuine consultation exercise based on looking after the greater good of the subcontractor when you look at the nitty gritty and find out that the “consultation” … Continue reading

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HMRC powers – intimidation, threats – they are like kids in a sweet shop!

I was talking to a VAT colleague of mine who was commiserating with me about the fact that the Inland Revenue have got “all these new powers” and the fact that Customs have had them for years. The reason for … Continue reading

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Construction Industry Scheme arrests

21 people were arrested in dawn raids by HMRC, working with the police, investigating a multi million pound Construction Industry fraud. If you recall I warned readers about convoluted schemes aimed at subcontractors – there are a lot out there … Continue reading

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HMRC and the CIS witch hunt cont…

Chinese whispers are great aren’t they. I always remember the army one ”send reinforcements we’re going to advance” being translated into “send three and four pence we’re going to a dance” well what has this to do with HMRC’s new consultation … Continue reading

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Derren Brown heads up tax investigation into MPs expenses

Well let’s face it MPs could certainly use his illusionary abilities to make things appear different from reality at the moment! If you get the chance to go and see Derren in his new show, Enigma, don’t miss it, it’s … Continue reading

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MPs and Police -Tax Investigation Question

What’s the difference between an MP and a police officer? An MP apologises for making a mistake and at worst stands down at the next election A police officer is arrested and charged with the following offences: # misconduct in … Continue reading

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