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October 2008

News...

Flexible working plans ’unrealistic’ for small firms

Government plans to extend flexible working rights to an extra 4.5 million workers will impose a further ‘burden’ on British businesses, according to a new report. full story...

Important changes to self assessment tax system

The self assessment tax system will this month see its most significant change since it was introduced more than 10 years ago. full story...

Raft of new business regulations come into force

Approximately 50 new or amended laws have been implemented as part of the Government’s bi-annual revision of business legislation. full story...

Key Dates...

October 2008

19th Quarter 2 2008/09 PAYE and CIS remittance due for small employers and contractors.

31st Deadline for submission of the 2008 paper Tax Return (provided issued by 31 July 2008).
Filing date for Corporation Tax Return Form CT600 for period ended 31 October 2007.

November 2008

1st Due date for payment of Corporation Tax for period ended 31 January 2008.

2nd Last day for notifying car changes in quarter to 5 October - P46 (Car).

30th Filing date for Corporation Tax Return Form CT600 for period ended 30 November 2007.

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Tax Tips

Don't forget to book a party!
Even the smallest business can host an annual tax-free social function for all its staff, including the directors and their partners. As long as the cost per head is less than Ł150, employees are not taxed for having a good time and the company benefits from full tax relief on the expense incurred.

Useful Links...

Employers and Work Life Balance
Employees are the 21st century organisation's greatest asset. Employers and Work-life Balance aims to help all UK organisations implement and continuously improve sustainable work-life strategies. Click here to find out more...

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