HMRC says they want to achieve a greater consistency across all the taxes (income, corporation and VAT), in terms of both penalties and how taxpayers are monitored.
Over the next few years, the government will be changing the way business owners have to manage and pay some taxes, and making it compulsory to file certain returns and forms online.
The adult rate of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will rise to £5.80 (£5.73) an hour in October 2009. This is payable to those age 22 and over.
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