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Survey shows that local businesses are still wary about the future

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As the country begins its relationship with a brand new leader, south-east business owners believe the new Government’s first priority should be to reduce the deficit, according to the findings of a recent survey. The survey, carried out by Weybridge-based accountancy firm, TWP, questioned clients from a range of industries and found that the majority […]

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Promotion success for TWP professionals

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Weybridge-based chartered accountancy firm TWP Accounting has further invested in staff development by promoting two of its team members to management level. Paul Hawksley is now business development manager while Laura Komori now holds the position of audit and accounts department manager. Paul joined the firm in January 2009 as an audit supervisor, having spent […]

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Surrey accountants remain in top 100

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Surrey chartered accountancy firm TWP Accounting has been ranked among the UK’s top 100 practices for the second year running by a leading professional journal. After making its debut in the list published by Accountancy Age last year, Weybridge-based TWP remained in the top 100 for 2010, at number 99. The UK’s accountancy firms are […]

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State Pension Age and National Insurance Contributions

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HMRC are reminding employers to take care when deciding whether or not their employees need to pay national insurance contributions (NICs). Employees do not need to pay NICs on reaching State Pension age (SPa). Some payroll software warns employers as women approach age 60 to check their national insurance status as previously women would have […]

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P11D Deadline Looming

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The forms P11D, and where appropriate P9D, which report employees’ and directors’ benefits and expenses for the year ended 5 April 2010, are due for submission to HMRC by 6 July 2010. The process of gathering the necessary information can take some time, so it is important that this process is not left to the […]

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Holiday Entitlement

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With signs that spring is finally here many employees will be planning or longing for their summer holidays. Holiday entitlement is one of the complex areas which can cause employee dissatisfaction if not handled correctly, especially for those with part time or irregular hours. Since 1 April 2009 the minimum statutory holiday entitlement has been […]

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HMRC Warn Of Email Rebate Scam

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HMRC are warning that taxpayers are being emailed stating that they are entitled to a tax rebate.  These emails are being sent from a number of bogus email addresses. They inform recipients that they are entitled to a tax rebate and invite them to complete an online form to receive a rebate of tax. HMRC […]

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HMRC Takes Hard Line on Time to Pay Applications

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The number of companies being refused more time to pay tax bills has doubled, new figures have revealed. Data obtained under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act shows that officials at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are taking an increasingly hard line on businesses requesting ‘time to pay’ their taxes. HMRC’s Time to Pay scheme […]

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Flexible Working – The World Cup

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Acas (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) is advising employers to be ready for the World Cup. Some employees will be expecting their employers to be flexible about working hours so that they can watch matches. Employers may also be worrying about their employees being less productive, hung over or sick following over enthusiastic celebrations. […]