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HMRC clarifies ‘tax avoidance’ stance
New rules will not apply to those who met the deadline.Increasing state pension age fuels jobs market growth
Records levels of women in employment.Latest HMRC glitch excludes tax demands
Payments on account bills omitted for some taxpayers.Apprenticeship levy funds transfer limit rises to 25%
Big employers can support smaller employers with training needs.70% of small firm employees save into workplace pensions
Participation rates still fall behind medium and large businesses.Most contractors unaware of IR35 changes
Reforms to be rolled out for the private sector in April 2020.Making Tax Digital for VAT comes into force
1 million businesses mandated into digital tax scheme.Rising probate costs delayed by Brexit
New system kicks in 21 days after stalemate is resolved.Government contractors urged to pay suppliers on time
New prompt payment rules take effect from autumn.Employers’ pension contributions rise to 3%
Combined employer-employee contributions increase to 8%.
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