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Welcome to October's edition of LiveWire! As fears of an imminent flu epidemic grow across Europe, Florida is yet again battening down the hatches in anticipation of Hurricane Wilma. Combined with reports that 1 in 4 people fall victim to identity fraud, wrapping up warm and staying in doors may seem a sensible option! As ever we would love to hear from you and if there are any topics you would like to see featured in future editions of LiveWire, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards Lesley Stalker |
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October 2005 |
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| Updates for Employers
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New Paternity Leave Plans
Government proposals entitling men to 6 months paternity leave and a further 3 months if the mother returns to work have caused a stir amongst business groups. Click here to learn more. |
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VAT - Bad Debt Relief
If you are a VAT registered business and often find that you are paying over VAT on payments receivable that later become irrecoverable, click here to find out how to claim bad debt relief. |
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Changes to Group Life Schemes
If you receive life cover under an occupational pension scheme, the maximum lump sum receivable on death is approximately 4 times your current salary. Click here to find out how from the 6th April 2006, this could increase to 60 times your salary! |
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Revenue Watch
Click here to find out about HM Revenue and Customs plans to defer changes to the Construction Industry Scheme and also to learn of recent alterations to the National Minimum Wage and Tax Credits. |
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