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Tax rates and allowances are constantly changing, which is why it is important to make sure you are up to date. These guides are designed to provide the latest information but please contact us for guidance and advice.

Topical information

2012 Budget

This year's Budget aimed to stabilise the economy, simplify the tax system and boost growth.
Read our Budget summary here.

Finance Bill 2012

Finance Bill 2012 has been published and is currently going through Parliament. Read our summary here.

Planning to minimise your taxes - We are here to advise

2012 Budget Report: The Chancellor, George Osborne and his annual Budget statement.
Tax rates: This area of our site includes all the rates announced for the tax year 2012/13.
Financial planning guide: An extensive review of personal and business planning and tax saving opportunities for 2012/13.
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?
Tax and business calendar: Looking to reduce your tax liability? Visit this year's Financial planning guide.
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
Finance Bill 2012: The Government has released the draft legislation for consultation ahead of the Finance Bill 2012 as planned.

Archive...
Autumn Statement 2011: News and analysis made by the Government.
2011 Budget Report: Comprehensive Report on the 2011 announcements
Comprehensive Spending Review : 20 October 2010: News and analysis made by the Government on the 20 October 2010.

Upcoming deadlines

May 19 2012	CIS return date Construction Industry Scheme : Monthly return due for period to 5th of month. Filing forms date Last day for filing forms P14, P35, P38, and P38A - 2011/12 PAYE returns, without incurring penalties.
May 31 2012	Corporation tax return date Filing deadline for Corporation Tax Return Form CT600 for period ended 31 May 2011 to be submitted to HMRC. P60 deadline Deadline for issuing P60s to employees for 2011/12
Jun 01 2012	Advisory fuel rates New fuel rates come into force Corporation tax payment Due date for payment of Corporation Tax for year ended 31 August 2011, for those companies not liable to pay their liability by instalments.

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