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 It would seem that HMRC are making progress in their efforts to make larger concerns more responsible when paying tax. Google have been criticised in the past for using complex arrangements to reduce their UK tax liabilities. Google have responded that they have only taken advantage of tax strategies that are legal – in effect Google are saying that if Continue Reading

The Chancellor has announced that this year's Spring Budget will be on 19th March 2014.   We will be running our annual Budget Update for our clients, professionals and friends of the firm on Friday 21st March 2014. As usual, we will be holding the event at the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre at Oxford Island.  Registration and a bacon roll Continue Reading

As the rush to file outstanding 2013 tax returns gathers pace, HMRC have published ten of the “oddest” excuses for late filing of returns in previous years. Readers should note that none of the excuses were successful! In no particular order they are: 1. My pet goldfish died (self-employed builder); 2. I had a run-in with a cow (Midlands farmer); Continue Reading

 1 January 2014 - Due date for Corporation Tax payable for the year ended 31 March 2013.  19 January 2014 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 January 2014. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 January 2014.)  19 January 2014 - Filing deadline for the CIS300 monthly return for the month ended Continue Reading