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It is hard to see how the plans would work in practice. From where I am sitting it is a least a signal that the government is trying to ease the burden of employment laws, which tend to hit small businesses the hardest, and is at least an attempt to address the problems of low growth and unemployment, highest in the younger age groups.

Perhaps not for the drawing room, but if you are interested in some of the tax outcomes of the plans for employees to be able to exchange rights for shares, there is more on my blog here: http://comanandco.co.uk/shares-for-rights

Thanks Mick Mac. I pleased someone read it

See our article here on the tax implications: 2012 Budget

Supporting two accountants in a dynamic, growing business, your responsibilities will be to: Manage a portfolio of clients using professional IRIS software. Diarise reminders to clients for statutory deadlines and produce letters using mail merge. Assist with diary management, reception and filing duties. This is an opportunity to progress within a growing chartered tax advisers and chartered, certified accountants. Applicants must have at least four years? office. Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are essential. Please email your CV and brief covering letter to Ray Coman at office@comanandco.co.uk and state your desired hourly rate between ?9 to ?12 and preferred hours between 10 and 15 hours a week. Please quote reference: EDF/2011/12_Man in your response. The role is scheduled to start in mid-December and is temporary to permanent. Closing date for applications is on 13th December. East Dulwich Accountants website

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Hello, A friend and I would like to come along to the next meeting. Please include us in any announcements. Thanks, Ray Coman Coman & Co.

sedgewick Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It won't be a problem for the pro's of ED but for > somebody like me on 16K its going to hurt a bit > because everything is becoming so much more > expensive. Heating and food are going through the > roof so I think the gready vat rise by the > government is a further attack on the poor. As > for the govt saying we're all going to have to > suffer is easy to say when you're already a rich > politician and the impact of such a rise will be > minimal. I can't help making another techy point, but heat and light for domestic use are reduced rated at 5% and are unaffected by the VAT rate rise. Also, JohnL it looks like Starbucks are showing the VAT increased price and charging the VAT at the lower rate. It will probably be 2.50 from tomorrow.

Chick Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Such as fish and chips?? > Just briefly, hot takeaway food is standard rated and so VAT on this will go up on 4 Jan. Cold take-away food and drink is zero-rated, provided it is not standard-rated food, such as confectionery or bottled water. Ask for your chips cold.

On point 4. have you checked to see whether the flat would be a furnished holiday let. The tax advantages are clearer than ordinary rental.

If the shops have to go to the trouble of altering their prices, they would probably use it as an opportunity to put the price up in real terms. Inflation is pretty sure to follow.

Rolling

"I'm Popeye the Sailor man, I'm Popeye the Sailor man..." Perhaps you recognise the song from the East Dulwich ice cream van. I would be interested to hear if you have sampled the ice cream van man's food and have comments positive or negative. Let me know if you (or your children) like the convenience of a local 7 day a week mobile confectionery and fast food service.

I am a local accountant. Please let me know if you need help with your self-assessment. Regards, Ray 020 8653 4454 comanandco.co.uk