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30% income tax and no NI, says report

The 2020 Tax Commission report recommends that income tax should be fixed at a flat rate of 30% and National Insurance abolished.

How to handle a 'Schedule 36' notice

Ah, the horror of receiving a summons from the taxman. But before you turn into a pile of quivering jelly, read this advice on the Schedule 36 from tax consultant Mike Kerridge.

The great interest rate swap scandal

In the wake of PPI, entrepreneur and finance expert James Ducker exposes another scandal in the making: interest rate swaps. This time, it's the small businesses getting hoodwinked.

How to get an accountant you can count on

With the red tape and number-crunching taken care of, a business owner can concentrate on strategy and growth instead. Gary Turner, UK MD of SaaS accounting firm Xero, has these tips for getting the most out of your accountant.

Tax bosses under fire for 'sweetheart' deals

HMRC stands accused of cheating the public purse out of millions through under-the-table dealings with big businesses. But is it tax-dodging? Or arbitration?

Quote of the day

'When I signed my tax returns this year, I had to get completely wasted. My aides were just holding me up.' The queen of pop went Gaga when she saw the tax bill on her music and media earnings. Stefani Germanotta AKA Lady Gaga has really sung for her supper this year, raking in $90m. So still a little...

Stat of the day: £2bn

This is how much the UK payday loan industry is now worth. In the next six months, millions of Brits will take out a short-term loan and pay rates of interest of up to 30%. At least they don't break your legs if you don't pay...

Big trouble for the Big Four

The Competition Commission has demanded a full-blown investigation into the £600m audit market, much to the chagrin of PwC, KPMG, Deloitte and Ernst &Young.

Give us a break, say small firms

Thousands of companies are avoiding hiring new staff because of the lasting effects of the credit crunch. Would an NI holiday help?

MT Expert- Finance: What every FD should know about debt

Chasing monies owed is a time-consuming business - but don't give up, says Stephen Ward.

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