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Nichola Ross Martin FCA
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www.rossmartin.co.uk Your online Virtual Tax Partner: practical support for advisers and their clients


Top tax stories:

2009 Pre-budget report
Yes, in less than 50 words (but there is a summary of the SME highlights too)...More

If HMRC calls you, take notes
What you say may affect your right to appeal...More

When you call HMRC, take notes
Avoid disputes if you are misadvised or misunderstood advice given by HMRC...More

Tax Tribunals on reasonable excuse for late payment
We look at a round-up of cases covering reasonable excuse and tax..More

Tribunal rules HMRC apportionment of taper relief unfair
Some CGT cases involving mixed use assets - such as hotels, guesthouses and pubs may need to be recalculated - if you have time..More

Updates, new tax guides and checklists

We have too much new and updated material to list in this edition (don't worry a consolidated update will come soon). These are all FREE when you subscribe. This time we have been adding material to the "More tax guides", Employers and Directors sections.

For subscribers only:

Tax compliance: powers to inspect premises
This is a new guide that features a special NEW section: For advisers only brings you key guidance. Talk this over with your clients too.

Tax compliance: errors in tax documents
This is part of a new series of quick guides giving practical advice and examples on the mechanics of the new tax penalty regime.

Tax relief on losses on unquoted shares
By popular demand, this guide for directors and business owners discusses the tax traps and planning points of this income tax relief which apply to owner-managers.

Tax on leaving payments
We have had lots of queries on these - a difficult topic for tax advisers not least because HMRC's guidance is so, well, circular. This concise checklist explains the key issues, what is what and how to tax it.

FREE guides, notes and checklists

Contracts of employment
Karl Limpert, an employment lawyer has created this guide for accountants and their clients. More coming soon. These are found in the Employer's Essentials section.

Trade losses
A handy guide to bookmark: at a glance with an overview and FAQS.

Christmas parties and gifts
A genuine cross-tax guide covering company tax, PAYE, NICS and VAT. So, swot up ahead of all those new compliance visits.

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