The government has opened a 'Consultation on Measures to Increase Transparency in the UK Labour Market'. This consultation looks at transparency and employment contracts for the employee or worker.
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HMRC have extended the deadline for claiming reimbursed Research and Development (R&D) expenses to 30 April 2018.
As announced in the 2017 Autumn budget, a new consultation has been opened in respect of the Corporate Intangible Fixed Assets regime.
HMRC have published their Employer Bulletin for February 2018. We summarise the key content for you, with links to our detailed guidance on the topics covered.
The government has opened a new consultation 'Enforcement of Employment Rights Recommendations'. This looks at simplifying the enforcement action by HMRC and tribunals against non-compliant employers and toughening sanctions applied.
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In its response to the 'Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices', the government confirms that it has no plans to align NICs rates between the self-employed and the employed. The development of a statutory employment status test does look increasingly likely.
From 14 February 2018 tax free childcare is open to all eligible families regardless of the age of the youngest child.
HMRC have published Draft Legislation: The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) (Amendment No ***) Regulations 2017, which updates the PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) process and make it easier and simpler to administer.