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More snow!   The pond froze.  The drive had drifts so big the tractor had a job clearing them. And the sheep were not impressed that their water bucket was completely covered. They had to resort to eating snow.  Who knew sheep liked a slush puppie. The hay rack was knee deep in a drift […]

Enews – March 2018 In this month’s Enews we report on National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases together with increases in auto enrolment pension contributions. We also report on tax relief for Scottish taxpayers on pension contributions following the introduction of five income tax bands. With new advisory fuel rates and a tribunal […]

With January over we are now looking forward to spring!  Chubby constantly has a bloody head from head butting the others.  You can tell his victims from the blood spots!   Chubby, Daft Lamb, 120 and Champion all like their own buckets as they get bullied off the shared buckets by the bigger sheep.  Champ […]

In this month’s Enews we report on the roll out of Tax-free Childcare and the reduction in HMRC scam texts. We also consider the latest list of deductible subscriptions and rejected Self assessment expenses claims and excuses. With revised income tax bands for Scottish taxpayers there is lots to update you on. Article Index HMRC […]

In this month’s eNews we report on the government’s proposals on auto enrolment, the Scottish draft budget and their plans for five income tax rates and changes to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax. We also include an announcement from the Welsh Assembly on the proposals for Land Transaction Tax. With details of an HMRC iTunes […]

In this month’s eNews we report on pertinent Budget announcements. We also report on the advisory fuel rates for company cars, rules for tax free Christmas gifts for employees and the roll out of Tax free childcare. With changes to the deadline for the Trusts Registration Service, delays to the abolition of Class 2 NICs and […]

This month started off as usual … and then took a turn for the worse. We came down Monday lunchtime to find 885 really struggling to stand.  He kept collapsing.  We called the vet out who came out Monday evening.  Initially she said she thought it might be listeria or a vitamin deficiency.  She gave […]

In this month’s eNews we report on Budget announcements and the introduction of new taxes in Wales and Scotland of Land Transaction Tax and Air Departure Tax. We also consider HMRC’s new method of Simple Assessment for certain taxpayers, the Criminal Finances Act, proposals for Help to Save Accounts and new guidance for employers. Article […]