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Two simple ways to make VAT radiate cash

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 | Posted by: Graham Brearley
Categories: Business advice, Economy, Tax | Tags: HMRC, VAT, Graham Brearley, exemptions, EU, cash flow, VAT accounting, VAT advice, cash, zero-rated, VAT reclaim, returns

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Being a prudent Yorkshireman, I was reviewing my personal finances the other day and noticed the considerable hike in energy prices. After deciding to make sure that the Brearley household is sufficiently insulated and draught-proofed, I got to thinking about why businesses don’t apply some similar financial safeguarding to ensure their hard-earned cash doesn’t escape through the cracks. For example…

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Compare the tax reliefs.com as the new OTS completes its review

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 | Posted by: Francesca Lagerberg
Categories: Business advice, Tax | Tags: tax, income tax, budget, NIC, tax policy, legislation, exemptions, OTS, tax reliefs, budget2011, national insurance contributions, venture capital trusts, allowances, enterprise investment schemes, Office of Tax Simplification, entrepreneurs’ relief

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In his 2011 budget speech, Chancellor George Osborne announced several changes to the UK tax regime following the advice and recommendation of the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS). This is the first view we have of the new department’s effectiveness – has it made tax simpler?

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