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Late payment interest to be cut
Business Tax, Personal TaxA cut to the Bank of England base rate means there will be another reduction in HMRC's penalty interest rates. What are the new charges and when will they take effect?
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Opt out of winter fuel payments by 15 September
Personal TaxHMRC has issued new guidance on the winter fuel payments. What do you need to know?
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Change to IHT on pensions proposals
Personal TaxHMRC has published a policy statement announcing an important change to its plans to include pension savings in an individual's estate for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes. What’s the full story?
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Class 2 NI problems to continue beyond summer
Personal TaxThe problems with incorrectly charged Class 2 NI have been widely reported. HMRC has just released an update, and it’s bad news for affected individuals. What’s the full story?
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Time off for fertility treatment?
Employment lawA survey by Fertility Matters at Work has revealed that more than one-third of employees undergoing fertility treatment have resigned or are considering resigning because of the physical and emotional toll. Is there a right to time off for fertility treatment?
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HMRC’s new compliance check service
Business TaxHMRC has published a collection of videos and notes to help if you’re picked for a compliance check. Is HMRC’s new service worth a look or is it just official propaganda?