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01/03/2012 |
March Tax Tips & News
Welcome to the Cowley Holmes Tax Tips & News monthly newsletter, bringing you the latest news to keep you one step ahead of the taxman.
If you need further assistance just let us know or send us a question for our Question and Answer Section.
We’re committed to ensuring none of our clients pay a penny more in tax than is necessary and they receive useful tax and business advice and support throughout the year.
Please contact us for advice on your own specific circumstances. We’re here to help!
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| March Key Tax Dates |
| 19/22 - PAYE/NIC and CIS deductions due for the month to 5/3/2012 31 - Last minute tax planning for the 2011/12 tax year. Read More... |
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| Working from Home |
| If you work from home as an employee or director of your own company, or for any other employer, you can claim £3 per week (tax free) to reimburse you for the costs of running your home as your work-base. This claim needs to be made to your employer Read More... |
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| Capital Exemptions and Losses |
| You can make up to £10,600 of capital gains in 2011/12 and pay no tax on that amount, as it should be covered by your annual capital gains exemption. If you have not used this annual exemption in 2011/12, check whether you can make any disposals whi Read More... |
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| March Question and Answer Section |
| Q. I've received a £100 fine for not submitting my tax return, but I don't remember receiving a form to complete. All my income is taxed under PAYE, so surely I don't need to complete a tax form, do I? Read More... |
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| Tax Efficient Investments |
| Most allowances for tax efficient investments are fixed for each tax year and cannot be carried over to the next year if not used. If you have money to invest you may want use your allowance for 2011/12, or in some cases wait until 2012/13 when new rules Read More... |
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| Spreading Household Income |
| This is a good time to look forward to 2012/13 and assess who will be earning what in your family. The level of personal allowances (tax free income) have increased significantly over the last two years, and are expected to increase again in 2012/13 to at Read More... |
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