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With taxes seemingly ever on the increase, proper knowledge of the tax system and planning your tax is now more important than ever before. Our tax guides are designed to give you valuable insights into the areas where tax planning can be carried out.

Budget Day 22 June 2010

Our site has now been updated to include details of the raft of announcements made by Chancellor George Osborne in his first Budget Speech. These changes include a new rate of capital gains tax of 28% and an increase in entrepreneurs’ relief from £2 million to £5 million.

Do you have a capital gain? Check our Capital gains tax calculator.

Planning to minimise your taxes - We are here to advise

22 June 2010 Emergency Budget Report
The new Government's emergency Budget was presented to Parliament on 22 June 2010. The Chancellor focussed on spending cuts and increases in VAT and reductions in corporation tax rates.
Tax rates
This area of our site includes all the rates announced including those on the 22 June 2010.
Financial planning guide
An extensive review of personal and business planning and tax saving opportunities and guides that signpost areas in which our services can be of value.
VAT
VAT planning and VAT management is essential in order to avoid costly mistakes.
PAYE and NI
An overview of the PAYE system including a raft of guides to guide you through PAYE. Alternatively, why not outsource your payroll management to us?
Recession & recovery
We have a range of up to date articles and commentaries on the effect of the recession on small businesses, banks, lending and saving, the economy and pensions and investments.
IR35 centre
IR35 and sub contractor rules. If you think you may be caught by IR35 - contact us
Tax and business calendar
Looking to reduce your tax liability for 2010/11? Visit our 2010/11 Financial planning guide.
Archive...
Pre-Budget Report
Full details of all the announcements made in the 2009 Pre-Budget Report.
2009/10 Year end tax planning
How can you reduce your tax for the current year? Visit our year end tax planning guide for a wide range of tax saving strategies.
24 March 2010 Budget Report
Comprehensive Report on the 2010 announcements
2009 Budget Report
Comprehensive Report on the 2009 announcements
2008 Budget Report
Comprehensive Report on the 2008 announcements
2007 Budget Report
Comprehensive Report on the 2007 announcements

Upcoming deadlines

Jul
31
2010

Deadline has expired

Tax return date

2008/09 Self Assessment Tax Return to be filed by today in order to avoid second £100 penalty

Tax surcharge date

Further 5% surcharge on any tax unpaid for 2008/09.

Self assessment date

Second self assessment payment on account for 2009/10

Tax credits date

Deadline for Tax Credits renewal to finalise claims for 2009/10 and renew claims for 2010/11

Deadline to renew tax credit claims

Deadline to renew tax credit claims for 2010/11, and return final income amounts for 2009/10 (or, alternatively, an estimate with final figures supplied by 31 January 2011)

Aug
01
2010

Deadline is today

Corporation tax payment

Due date for payment of Corporation Tax for year ended 31 October 2009, for those companies not liable to pay their liability by instalments.

Tax return date

Liability to second £100 penalty arises for 2009 Tax Return still not filed

Aug
02
2010
P46 (car) Date

Last day for notifying car changes in quarter to 5 July - P46 (Car)

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