Most adults aged between 18 and 70 can get called for jury service, the choice being made at random using the electoral register. Those selected are sent a ‘jury summons’ which must be returned within seven days. They will then be sent details of how to get to the court and what to expect once … Continue reading Jury Service – How It Affects Your Income →

The problem of “scam” e-mails continues, and it is possible for anyone to fall into the trap if attention lapses even for an instant. I am ashamed to say that I clicked on a link in an email which purported to be from LinkedIn, resulting in my computer becoming infected. It took our IT people … Continue reading Beware of Scam Emails That Look Real →

If you operate your business through a limited company then you are generally protected against being held personally liable for the company’s debts. However, there are certain times when a creditor can look beyond the veil of limited liability, and one instance is when a company makes a deliberate VAT mistake which results in less … Continue reading VAT Errors →

Are you looking forward to a comfortable retirement? Most people must surely agree that relying on the state pension to provide this comfort in the future is not too short of relying on the National Lottery! Whilst auto-enrollment may help younger readers, at a cost, there is a current problem building up. Fewer than half … Continue reading Pension Planning Why You Need To Act Now and Put Money Aside →

HMRC publishes latest tables HMRC has published the advisory fuel rates to operate from 1 June 2013. Advisory fuel rates are HMRC-approved rates which apply where employers reimburse employees for business travel in their company cars, and where employees reimburse the cost of fuel used for private travel in a company car. Using the advisory … Continue reading HMRC New Advisory On Fuel Rates →