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Friday 8 January 2016

Newsletter 100

Headlines from our latest newsletter.  Please click on any of the links below for more information :

DIVIDEND ALLOWANCE AND RATES OF TAX

Further details have been provided of the new rates of income tax on dividends and the new Dividend Allowance which will apply to dividends received on or after 6 April 2016 - See more at: http://www.walkerthompson.co.uk/newsletters/Newsletter-100#Dividend

NATIONAL LIVING WAGE - EMPLOYERS ADVISED TO GET READY

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is advising employers to begin preparing for the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) which comes into effect from 1 April 2016 - See more at: http://www.walkerthompson.co.uk/newsletters/Newsletter-100#National

SCOTTISH BUDGET - INCOME TAX AND LBTT

The Scottish Government set out tax and financial plans for the future in their draft Budget on 16 December 2015 - See more at: http://www.walkerthompson.co.uk/newsletters/Newsletter-100#Scottish

SELF ASSESSMENT DEADLINE APPROACHING

HMRC have reported that:

• a record breaking 24,546 people submitted their tax return online on New Year’s Eve - See more at: http://www.walkerthompson.co.uk/newsletters/Newsletter-100#Deadline

HMRC INTRODUCE ADVANCE ASSURANCE FOR R&D

HMRC have introduced Advance Assurance for companies that claim Research and Development (R&D) tax relief - See more at: http://www.walkerthompson.co.uk/newsletters/Newsletter-100#HMRC

TAX HELPLINE FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY SEVERE WEATHER AND FLOODING

HMRC have set up a helpline (number is 0800 904 7900) and will enable anyone affected to get practical help and advice on a wide range of tax problems they may be facing - See more at: http://www.walkerthompson.co.uk/newsletters/Newsletter-100#Flooding

NUISANCE CALL COMPANIES WARNED TO EXPECT MORE FINES

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is warning companies making nuisance calls to expect more fines in 2016 - See more at: http://www.walkerthompson.co.uk/newsletters/Newsletter-100#Nuisance

DIVIDEND ALLOWANCE AND RATES OF TAX

Further details have been provided of the new rates of income tax on dividends and the new Dividend Allowance which will apply to dividends received on or after 6 April 2016 - See more at: http://www.walkerthompson.co.uk/newsletters/Newsletter-100#Dividend