The February issue of the Harts Business and Tax news is now available. Designed to keep you informed of the latest information.
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- Pay the NMW – no excuses – The government has revealed ten of the most bizarre excuses used by unscrupulous business owners who have been found to have underpaid workers the NMW.
- Landlords to receive less tax relief on interest – In a change that will impact residential landlords, the amount of income tax relief available on residential property finance costs will be restricted to the basic rate of income tax.
- More silly taxpayer excuses from HMRC – HMRC have released more unusual excuses from taxpayers who failed to complete their self assessment tax return on time.
- Tax cheats – HMRC’s criminal case highlights of 2016. HMRC have revealed their top ten most significant fraud and organised crime cases of the last year
- Tax helpline for people affected by severe weather and flooding – HMRC have made available a telephone helpline for anyone affected by severe weather or floods.
- Pensions enrolment – The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the thresholds for pensions automatic enrolment for 2017/18
