Mercer & Hole’s Business blog - Health & Safety
Employed or not?
Date: 6th September, 2010 | Author: Cathy Corns | Comments: 0
There has always been a grey area for some people between employment and self-employment. The recent case involving Weight Watchers gave a few useful pointers. As ever the matters reviewed included mutuality, control and substitution, and highlighted the problems where no formal documentation exists. This is a perennial issue with HMRC and likely to be of more interest going forward with the higher rates of national insurance for employees. The problem is that getting it wrong – either way – can be expensive. If you are not sure it must be worth checking. Cathy Corns is a tax adviser and...
100% Capital Allowances on energy-saving plant and machinery
Date: 3rd September, 2008 | Author: Cathy Corns | Comments: 0
From 11 August 2008, a new definition of energy saving machinery applies for companies wishing to claim 100% capital allowances on energy efficient machinery. The new lists can be found at www.eca.gov.uk. ...
