News - February 2009
Financial Fitness for your Business
February 2009
Sutton Coldfield Accountants, Weatherer Bailey Bragg say that “fit businesses” are the ones that will survive in 2009 and here offer their top ten tips to keep your business in good shape to weather the ongoing economic storms.
Business Payment Support Service
February 2009
Sutton Coldfield accountants, Weatherer Bailey Bragg are advising businesses to take advantage of the new Business Payment Support Service, which was announced in the Pre-Budget Report 2008.
Higher Late Filing of Accounts Penalties – Watch Out!
February 2009
If you run your own company you will no doubt be aware that company law requires all companies to file a copy of their annual accounts at Companies House by their ‘due date’. Penalties become payable if these accounts are filed late.
Holidays
February 2009
On returning to work in the New Year, many will be reaching for the travel brochures to plan their next holiday getaway. Now would be a good time to ensure that your employees’ (or your own) holiday entitlement has been correctly calculated, especially as many employees’ entitlement may need to be increased due to a change in the minimum holiday entitlement, which takes effect later this year.
Government Help for Businesses
February 2009
Richard Lambert, CBI Director-General, has given his analysis of the Government’s announcement on lending in the economy.
Reduction in the Standard Rate of VAT
February 2009
The standard rate of VAT was reduced from 1 December 2008 from 17.5% to 15%. HMRC have published some further frequently asked questions which clarify the correct treatment in several situations.
Health in Pregnancy Grant
February 2009
Pregnant women are being urged to apply for the new Health in Pregnancy grant of £190.
New HMRC Penalties
February 2009
There is a significant change in the approach which HMRC will be taking in dealing with tax returns relating to periods starting on or after 1 April 2008, where the return is due to be submitted on or after 1 April 2009.
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