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Persistence pays off
Persistence in following up leads is a crucial trait in many fields, especially in sales and practice business development. It involves consistently pursuing potential opportunities, contacts, or
Business leaders collaborate to Make Work Pay
British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make Work Pay.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary convened a meeting
Paying tax via your tax code
You may be able to have tax underpayments collected via your tax code when you are in employment or in receipt of a company pension. Instead of paying off debts in a lump sum, money is collected in
What is Gift Hold-Over Relief?
Gift Hold-Over Relief defers the payment of Capital Gains Tax (CGT). It can be claimed when assets, including certain shares, are gifted or sold below their market value to benefit the buyer. The
IHT unused Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB)
The Inheritance Tax Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) is a transferable allowance available to married couples and civil partners when their main residence is inherited by direct descendants, such as
Do you have a personal tax account?
HMRC’s Personal Tax Accounts (PTAs) serve as an online tool that enables taxpayers to view and update their information in real time. The PTA can be used for many routine requests and services and
Checking employees DBS certificates
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Home Office. The DBS helps employers across the public, private, and voluntary sectors make safer
Check your State Pension forecast
The enhanced Check Your State Pension forecast service is available online. The service can be found on GOV.UK at the following webpage https://www.gov.uk/check-state-pension.
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