In our monthly bulletin, we summarise the latest Tax and Business advice and changes to keep you informed.
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- Interest rates rise – The Bank of England has raised interest rates from 0.25% to 0.5%, the first rate rise in ten years.
- Autumn Budget wishlist – With the Chancellor’s first Autumn Budget due to be presented on 22 November, professional bodies and business groups are setting out their Budget wishlists.
- Simple Assessment – HMRC has changed the way in which they will assess some taxpayers removing the need for these individuals to complete a Self Assessment Tax Return.
- Welsh Land Transaction Tax – The Welsh Assembly has announced the proposed rates and bands for land transaction tax which is to be introduced for land and property in Wales on 1 April 2018, replacing Stamp Duty Land Tax.
- Scottish Budget proposals – On 14 December, the Scottish Budget will set out the Scottish Government’s financial and tax plans.
- Criminal Finances Act – The Criminal Finances Act 2017 took effect on 30 September 2017.
- Help to Save Accounts – The government have announced details of a new Help to Save saving scheme.
- New guidance for employers – HMRC have issued the October 2017 Employer Bulletin which contains a number of articles relevant to employers on payroll-related issues.
