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Introduction to the tax system

This section contains a set of useful introductory guides designed to help you with your tax planning. For advice on procedures such as filing your tax returns, or a list of those all-important tax rates and deadlines, visit the guides of your choice.

An overview of the tax system including self assessment and the taxation of earnings from self employment.

Personal tax

10-Mar	Budget date set for 24 March
09-Mar	HMRC warns of date for making extra NI shortfall payments
09-Mar	Qualifying for full state pension to become easier
08-Mar	New business regulations come into effect this April
05-Mar	Call for Budget to ‘review’ flat rate VAT
05-Mar	Date for making offshore tax payments imminent
03-Mar	Employers given advice on incorrect staff tax codes
03-Mar	Pension tax changes criticised for their inefficiency
25-Feb	The retired facing ‘complex’ tax regime
23-Feb	Broadband tax would be ‘regressive’ say MPs

Business taxation

Personal taxation

Key dates and deadlines

Key dates and deadlines

Our Latest News

Pension schemes see fall in deficits

The shortfall in the funds held by the UK’s final salary pension schemes has declined significantly.

R&D tax credits need to be open to 'all firms'

The CBI has urged that research and development tax credits should be available to firms of all sizes.

Firms look to marketing to drive business

Increasing numbers of smaller businesses are boosting their sales and marketing efforts in order to speed recovery in the aftermath of the recession, a new study has found.

VAT returns and payments are going online

Businesses need to be aware that significant changes to the way that VAT returns are filed and payments are made will be coming into effect very soon.

Budget date set for 24 March

The last Budget before the next general election will be held on Wednesday 24 March.

HMRC warns of date for making extra NI shortfall payments

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reminded some people that, if they wish to take advantage of the chance to top up more than six years of their NICs, they need to act quickly.

Reform regulations and business tax to help 'balance' the economy

The government has been called on to adopt a new approach in order successfully to rebuild and rebalance the UK economy.

Qualifying for full state pension to become easier

It will take people less time to qualify for a full state pension in the future.