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HMRC Webinars

See the latest from HMRC below: Working out your taxable profit correctly starts with good record keeping and claiming the right expenses. It also means you pay the right amount of tax. Join our live webinars for more information, during…

Typical Monday morning?

Six tonnes of gravel arrived at o’crack sparrow to re-fill the drive.   Before the lorry could reverse and drop the enormous heap, one car to be moved and one bike rescued.   Most puzzling, the driver asked, “Have you got many…

News from the tax people

Changes to National Insurance Contribution rates to take effect on 6 April 2024 The Chancellor announced in his Budget on 6 March 2024: a cut to the main rate of Class 1 employee National Insurance Contribution (NICs) rate from 10%…

Eggxactly right for Easter.

Here it is: a riot of scattered eggs, chasing chicks and romping rabbits atop the stag’s head cake stand. This is my basic fruit cake  (rolled out for Christmas and birthdays) but with an internal layer of marzipan baked into…

Influencer-in-waiting!

You never know: tips from a blind cook might catch on.  The new kitchen gadget is a keeper. For years, I’ve been making big celebration cakes: diligently soaking  the raisins, sultanas and currants in brandy for a month or more. …

Breaking News for many of us

This Hampshire County Council consultation  is highly important due to my concerns for disabled people  and the very high numbers of veterans locally. These proposed HCC cuts will impact on local people, often those with disabilities and other challenges.  You…

The Mouse Man cometh.

Home cooking. I must have done something good some time to have deserved my outstanding housekeeper, Karen. She has been supporting me for over 21 years and grown into the role of being utterly indispensable.   I remember the old days…

Tax matters

Tax Matters   Whatever your work situation, there may always be times when you need to be in contact with HMRC. Here is a list of some of the latest information.   Publication of Tax Administration Framework Review Documents The…

King eligible for Blue Parking badge?

Three cheers for King Charles for telling us about his cancer.   It’s taken enormous courage and bravery to acknowledge his diagnosis, the treatment and the impact on his life. Many millions of other people know about getting a life-changing health…

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