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18 Paying Too Much Tax? Contact Robb Eden for: Accounts Preparation & Analysis PAYE & Book-keeping • Vat Returns Personal Tax • Sage Training Business Tax More than just accounts - a personal service tailored to your needs. We will work with you to get the best from your business. 01608 651802 robbeden@aol.com There has been much in the news about tax avoidance, particularly with reference to limited companies specifically set-up to avoid paying tax & national insurance. Whilst I don’t condone anyone deliberately trying not to pay there fair share I do feel that Parliament has made a rod for its own back. It is up to Parliament to legislate & up to government agencies to police that legislation. In the case of personal service companies not only is the legislation unclear but some individuals working for government, even some working for Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs, are paid through this type of company. In a lot of cases this not only reduces the amount of tax & NI payable to HMRC, from both the employee & employer, it also takes the employee off the books thereby reducing running costs, a wheeze that is often seen when companies are looking for a buyer. Fundamentally, most of these companies are working within the law yet there has been outcry from newspapers & politicians condoning such a practice. Rather than setting their sights on these arrangements perhaps Parliament should be looking at why so many of these companies exist & seek a way of harnessing the skills, expertise & the potential revenue that these companies bring through these fluid arrangements. The crux of the matter is that most of us are paying too much tax & this has become a burden for individuals, families & business alike. As I have so often said in my articles in the past, it is time that tax is not only made simpler, it has got to become fairer and set at a level where everyone is happy to contribute. Many readers will be aware that many tax codes issued by HMRC are wrong & therefore it is wise to check these and query them as soon as possible. If you pay too little tax, because a tax code issued by HMRC is incorrect, you are no longer able to argue that it is their mistake & you may be required to pay any underpayment, interest or penalties immediately. If in doubt seek advice from your accountant or give me a ring for free, impartial advice. I will be happy to help in any way that I can. Robb Eden is based in Moreton-in-Marsh. He can be contacted via e-mail at robbeden@aol.com or by telephone 01608 651802.
A Professional, Sympathetic & Dignified Service • Independent Family Run Funeral Directors • Pre-Paid Funeral Plans • Memorial Monuments We stock a selection of traditional coffins as well as a wide range of Eco coffins including willow, bamboo, pandanas (wild pineapple), seagrass, banana leaf and wool. Cotswold Broadband - Community Open Evenings The Barn, Kingham 18th September 7-9pm Chipping Norton Town Hall 20th September 7-9pm Tiddy Hall, Ascott under Wychwood 25th September 7-9pm New Beaconsfield Hall, Shipton-U-W 27th September 7-9pm War Memorial Hall, Charlbury 4th October 7-9pm NCCR MOVES TO 87.7FM FOR MORETON SHOW For the third year running North Cotswold Community Radio (NCCR) will be broadcasting for a limited period only on 87.7 FM in the run up to the Moreton Show. Transmissions kick off at 8am on Wednesday 29th August & will continue through to 6pm on Saturday 1st September. NCCR, which continues to gain new listeners to its internet based service, has been granted a short four-day restricted service licence (RSL). Listeners in Moreton-in-Marsh and surrounding districts will be able to listen live between 8am and 12 midnight each weekday. Listeners will hear the latest news about the people and businesses taking part in the Show and, on Show day, NCCR presenters will be talking to show-goers and exhibitors ‘on-air’. The latest local traffic news will also be available so set the car radio to 87.7FM. If you’re visiting the show come and see us on our ‘battle bus’, kindly donated by Johnsons Coaches of Henley-in-Arden. 87.7FM NCCR volunteers will be out in force so please come along and meet the team and enjoy a day out at our own local one-day show. If you can’t make it, tune into 87.7FM from 8am on Wednesday 29th and join in the build-up to what organisers promise will be ‘The Best Show yet’! Programme listings for the four days of broadcasting are currently being finalised, so keep an eye on the website www.northcotswoldonline.com. All shows will also be available online through the NCCR website as usual. 19
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