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Diary reminders

* 19 December 2011 - PAYE and NIC due for the month ended 5th December 2011. Submit Construction Industry Scheme return for the month ended 5th December 2011.

* 14 January 2012 - Deadline for submission of forms CT61 and payment of any associated income tax for the quarter ended 31st December 2011.

* If you pay online, the deadline is extended to 22nd of that month. Both dates refer to when the money should arrive in HMRC's account.

31 January 2012 - Final submission date for 2011 self-assessment Tax Returns (where these were issued by 31st October 2011 and are delivered electronically). Balancing payment due for 2010/2011 personal tax. First payment on account due in respect of 2011/2012 personal tax.

 

Come and join us at our Christmas Carol Concerts

Our 2011 Concerts are scheduled for Tuesday 13th December at St Martin's of Tours Church, Basildon and Wednesday 14th December at Crowstone St. George’s URC, Westcliff-on-Sea.

To book your place at either Concert please email: jo.elliott@rickardkeen.co.uk stating numbers required and which Concert you would like to attend or telephone Jo Elliott on 01702 606836.

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Brain Teaser - Competition

Win a Marks & Spencer Cheeseboard Hamper

Q. In the song 'The 12 days of Christmas', how many ladies are dancing?

Please send your answer to reception@rickardkeen.co.uk


Meet the Director – Darren Clarke

Darren Clarke

Darren joined Rickard Keen in 2000 after completing his A-Levels at SEEVIC College in Benfleet. He trained at Rickard Keen and passed his Association of Accounting Technicians exams in 2002 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2005.

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Dr T Abela and Partners

"I can always contact them, and always get through to the person I want to speak to."

Colin Townsend, Dr T Abela and Partners

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Ho, ho, ho for Noel

Noel Kelleway, a Rickard Keen partner, lived up to his festive name by donning a red suit, beard and wig to take part in Southend-on-Sea's Christmas Parade and lights switch-on.

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Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax changes

In April next year there will there will be the following changes to the tax thresholds.

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HMRC to accept only online VAT returns

For the last few years HM Revenue and Customs has been gradually moving forward with the plan to implement online filing for most business tax returns.

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Employment law set for major reform

Business Secretary Vince Cable has set out plans for major reform of employment law.

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Self-employed set to benefit in health and safety shake-up

Government plans have been announced for a major reduction in health and safety rules, with the first changes taking effect from January.

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'Real time' pilot on way for PAYE

A major change to the way that employers submit information on tax and national insurance for their employees is to begin next year with a pilot programme.

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£95m boost for small businesses

Small and medium sized businesses in England are set to benefit from £95 million in government investment.

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New taskforces to target tax cheats

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched five new taskforces around the country to tackle tax evasion in sectors including fast food, property rentals and scrap metal dealing.

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Employers offered help on training

A £250 million plan will be launched in the new year, designed to give businesses the power to design, develop and purchase vocational training.

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