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Colin Barratt, of Wheawill & Sudworth talks about taxing rewards May 21 2013

CASH bonuses, gift vouchers or food hampers are popular ways of rewarding employees – but all are chargeable to income tax.Read

Nick Gartland, of Investec Wealth & Investment turns to equities May 14 2013

EQUITY markets remain in “risk on” mode – largely thanks to continued policy accommodation from the major global central banks and stronger than expected US payroll figures.Read

Mark Weeks, of Wilby Ltd, looks at Fees For Intervention May 14 2013

THE Health & Safety Executive now operates a Fee for Intervention cost recovery scheme, which came into effect on October 1, 2012.Read

Neil Wilson, of Chadwick Lawrence provides update on employee-shareholder plans May 07 2013

WE reported recently on the Government’s proposals to introduce a new “employee-shareholder” relationship which provides certain tax advantages in return for the surrender of some employment rights.Read

Andrew Firth, of Ascensor Ltd, looks at “data feeding” May 07 2013

YEARS ago – before software had grown up – sharing information between different packages was at worst impossible and at best time-consuming and often frustrating.Read

Amanda Vigar, of V&A Bell Brown, asks why are we driving away the wealthy? Apr 30 2013

BRITAIN is open for business… or is it?Read

Martin Thompson, of Armitage Sykes sheds light on another property issue Apr 30 2013

A NEW assault on the planning laws – which could make it easier for developers to build blocks of flats and offices – has been announced.Read

Karen Wynard, of Eastwood & Partners (Financial Services) Ltd examines Group Income Protection Apr 23 2013

LIVING and working longer – your staff are at the heart of your business, offering valuable resources and expertise.Read

Colin Barratt, of Wheawill & Sudworth, focuses on Capital Gains Tax Apr 23 2013

ONE of the main issues surrounding the sale of a business is the amount of Capital Gains Tax payable on its disposal.Read

Nick Gartland, of Investec Wealth & Management, surveys the global economy Apr 16 2013

EQUITIES have generally had a strong first quarter with the positive momentum from the end of last year continuing to drive markets higher.Read

Mark Weeks, of Wilby Ltd, considers a controversial plan Apr 16 2013

PRESIDENT Gerard Hand of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health has started an online petition on behalf of the institution to save the “Management of Health and Safety at Work Approved Code of Practice” that protects workers, business and the economy.Read

Andrew Firth, of Ascensor, on Yellow Pages’ online rivals Apr 09 2013

WHEN the Yellow Pages came through my door the other day, I was shocked to see just how sparse it has become. Each year it gets thinner and thinner. I wonder how much longer will it be cost-effective to print?Read

Neil Wilson, of Chadwick Lawrence, on unfair dismissal Apr 09 2013

IT has been another busy month in the ongoing claims brought against Haringey Council over the “Baby P” saga in 2008, with a number of interesting legal issues surrounding the latest legal challenges brought by two former employees.Read

Amanda Vigar, of V&A Bell Bown bemoans missed opportunities Apr 02 2013

I CAN’T help thinking the Budget was a wasted opportunity.Read

Colin Barratt, of Wheawill & Sudworth reviews the Budget’s major tax moves Mar 26 2013

SINCE the Coalition Government came to power there has been a significant reduction in the main rate of Corporation Tax for companies with taxable profits in excess of £1.5m.Read

Karen Wynard, of Eastwood and Partners (Financial Services) Ltd, on the age allowance “trap” Mar 26 2013

From April 6, 2013, the availability of the age-related income tax personal allowance will be restricted.Read

Nick Gartland, of Investic Wealth and Investment Ltd on UK’s credit status Mar 19 2013

AFTER extensive speculation dating back to the credit crisis of 2008, the UK finally lost its AAA credit status following the downgrade by Moody’s.Read

Mark Weeks, of Wilby Ltd, looks at changes to construction industry regualtions Mar 19 2013

THE likely contents of the revisions to the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations are due to go out to public consultation later this year.Read

Neil Wilson, of Chadwick Lawrence, looks at settlement agreements Mar 12 2013

IN 2012 the Government announced that it was proposing to give employers more freedom to have discussions with employees about a proposed settlement outside the context of an existing dispute without those discussions being admissible in employment tribunal proceedings.Read

Andrew Firth, of Ascensor, asks if Facebook is on the wane Mar 12 2013

SOCIAL media is the most popular online activity and globally it accounts for one in every five minutes spent online.Read

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