Rishi Sunak blinks, says HMRC will ‘go soft’ on IR35 changes in year one
Chancellor Rishi Sunak seeks to reassure freelancers that HMRC will not be “heavy handed” when new IR35 rules come into effect on 6 April
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak seeks to reassure freelancers that HMRC will not be “heavy handed” when new IR35 rules come into effect on 6 April
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Chancellor to announce review of business rates in budget, mulls scrapping them in favour of landlords paying tax on land value
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Internet giant could pass cost of 2% digital tax imposed by Conservative government onto small business, just as it has done in France
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The deadline for making a tax return is fast approaching so those needing to do so must act now before 31 January
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Chancellor warns that Labour wants to stop family members inheriting small businesses – Labour denies any such plans as part of business taxes review
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Shadow small business minister Bill Esterson says Labour will review IR35 tax changes as they are rolled out to business, but backtracks on pledge to scrap
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Tory move to lift national insurance threshold to £12,500 would put nearly £700 each in the pockets of millions of small business workers
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Federation of Small Businesses warns that corporates will pull plug on employing sole traders if controversial IR35 tax change goes ahead in April 2020
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Tory move to lift national insurance threshold to £12,500 would put nearly £700 each in the pockets of millions of small business workers
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Federation of Small Businesses warns that corporates will pull plug on employing sole traders if controversial IR35 tax change goes ahead in April 2020
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IPSE's Chris Bryce shares his thoughts on creating a new tax system that will work for self-employed people
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Partnership tax could increase if proposals for a hike national insurance contributions go ahead. George Bull of RSM argues against.
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You could add thousands of pounds to your small business bottom line by applying these little-known tax breaks.
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Home Secretary Sajid Javid launches report arguing that tax system should be boiled down into simple turnover levy on SMEs earning less than £1m
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
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With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world