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01/12/2011

December Tax Tips & News

Welcome to the MacMahon Leggate Tax Tips & News monthly newsletter, bringing you the latest news to keep you one step ahead of the taxman.

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Autumn Statement Tax Summary

George Osborne did not have great tidings to impart when he presented his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons on 29 November 2011. The best he could offer the ordinary taxpayer was a freeze in road fuel duty until 1 August 2012, when it will incre Read More...

Low Value Consignment Changes

Businesses in the UK who sell small value items by mail order have long complained that they are undercut by shipments coming in from the Channel Islands. This is due to the operation of low value consignment relief (LVCR), which exempts from VAT parcels Read More...

Pension Lifetime Allowance Decrease

There is another change due in April 2012 that will affect tax relief for pension contributions. The Lifetime Allowance, which is the maximum tax favoured fund you can have in a pension scheme, will Read More...

Using VAT Groups

Do you control several companies, or own one company, which in turn controls several other companies? You could save time, hassle, and VAT in some limited circumstances, by asking the Tax Office to treat all your companies as one VAT group. You then only Read More...

December Question and Answer Section

Q. I own a number of rental properties; a mixture of self-contained flats and houses. I've received an email from a property expert that says I can claim capital allowances as a percentage of the cost of these properties, which will produce a guaranteed t Read More...

December Key Tax Dates

19/22 - PAYE/NIC and CIS deductions due for month to 5/12/2011 Read More...

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