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Permanent business rate cut for high street on the way

The government has published draft legislation to permanently cut business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties from 2026.

04 Dec 2024

HMRC warns landlords to disclose earnings

HMRC has warned landlords to disclose their earnings on self assessment tax returns.

04 Dec 2024

No tax changes for online sellers

People selling unwanted items online can continue to do so without any new tax obligations, HMRC has confirmed.

04 Dec 2024

Business frustrated at halt in rollout of digital trade platform

Import and export businesses are frustrated by the government's decision to pause work on the digital trade platform, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).

04 Dec 2024

Employer NICs rise may have unforeseen consequences

The extra costs of the increase in employers' NICs could cause businesses to respond in ways the government did not intend, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has warned.

04 Dec 2024

Scams warning as self assessment deadline looms

HMRC is warning of scam attempts targeting self assessment taxpayers in the run up to the 31 January deadline.

04 Dec 2024

HMRC late payment interest cut

HMRC has reduced late payment and repayment interest rates following the cut to the base rate.

04 Dec 2024

Advisory fuel rates for company cars

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 December 2024.

04 Dec 2024

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