Welcome to the Glazers February Newswire

Welcome to the Glazers February Newswire, bringing you, as ever, the latest tax and business update. We hope you find these articles of interest and remember that they can also be viewed from the scrolling news box on the home page of our website www.glazers.co.uk

In this Edition...

  • Glazers web page of the month - Protect Your Business
    Against Employment Law and Health and Safety Exposure!
  • VAT Introduced For Some Postal Services
  • Time Ticks Away on Tax Planning Opportunities
  • Furnished Holiday Let Changes
  • New Alert on Tax Refunds Scam
  • Employers Offered Guidance on Pension Changes
  • New Parental Leave Plan Unveiled
  • Business & Tax News

Glazers Web Page of the Month - Protect Your Business Against Employment Law and Health and Safety Exposure!

Are you exposed in respect of employment law and health & safety?

Do you have compliant contracts of employment, grievance and disciplinary procedures, adequate health and safety arrangements?

If you employ anyone, you should have!

This month's web page of the month is Employment and Health & Safety Consultancy and Insurance Service.

Glazers can put you in touch with experts Qdos Consulting, who provide advice and insurance. Click here for full details.

VAT Introduced For Some Postal Services

Businesses are reminded that VAT was introduced for certain postal services from 31 January 2011.

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Time Ticks Away on Tax Planning Opportunities

With the end of the 2010-2011 tax year fast approaching, businesses and individuals still have time to take advantage of various tax planning opportunities.

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Furnished Holiday Let Changes

Changes in the tax rules for furnished holiday lettings look set to come into force in April.

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New Alert on Tax Refunds Scam

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has repeated a warning to taxpayers to be on their guard for fake “phishing” emails designed to give crooks access to their bank accounts.

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Employers Offered Guidance on Pension Changes

Employers are being offered extra help to get to grips with new responsibilities under workplace pensions reform.

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New Parental Leave Plan Unveiled

The government has announced more details of shared parental leave arrangements designed to help families balance work and life commitments.

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Business & Tax News

You can find all our recent tax and business articles by clicking on the following links:

Tax - www.glazers.co.uk/tax_news.htm
Business - www.glazers.co.uk/business_news.htm


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