OTS seeks views on latest tax simplification proposals

Firms are being invited to give their views on new proposals aimed at simplifying small business taxation.  To read more...OTS seeks views on latest tax simplification proposals

Capital allowances 'too complicated' for small businesses

Tax breaks designed to encourage businesses to invest in new equipment are overly complex and fail to boost spending, a new study suggests.  To read the article...Capital allowances 'too complicated' for small businesses

Delay in tax statements as HMRC fails to order enough paper

Statements about self assessment balancing payments will be delayed this year for some 500,000 people after HMRC failed to order enough special paper.  To read more...Delay in tax statements as HMRC fails to order enough paper

Cost of red tape compliance on the rise

Businesses are spending more time and money on complying with regulations than ever before, latest research has shown.  To read more...Cost of red tape compliance on the rise

Head of JPA International promoted by French President

JPA International, of which Bourner Bullock is the UK member firm, are pleased to announce that their President Mr Jacques Potdevin was appointed Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honour by decree of the President of the French Republic on Wednesday 13 July 2011. Bourner Bullock would like to congratulate Mr Potdevin on his new role and we wish him every success in this position.

JPA International is a worldwide network of 130 medium sized independent members, of comparable size and experience in 40 countries with the same ambition of high quality and personal service, as well as the same ethical standards based on our values of professionalism and independence. Our relationship within the JPA International network allows us to be involved together in the development of technical knowledge, the distribution of software, exchange of experience and to participate in multidisciplinary training programmes.  To find out more about JPA, visit: JPA International

Low interest rates 'deter young savers', study suggests

Low interest rates on children's savings accounts are deterring many parents from investing in their future, a new study suggests.  To read the article...Low interest rates 'deter young savers', study suggests

Mortgage lending still a concern

Total mortgage lending in June was down 3% on the equivalent month last year, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), reflecting the poor state of the economy.  To read more...Mortgage lending still a concern

Bank of England unlikely to raise interest rates in near future

Earlier this month the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep interest rates on hold at 0.5%, and minutes released from the meeting suggest that a rise is unlikely in the near term.  To read more...Bank of England unlikely to raise interest rates in near future

Junior ISA limit set to increase

The Treasury is expected to announce next week that the annual tax-free investment limit for the new Junior Individual Savings Accounts (JISA) will be £3,600, instead of the originally announced cap of £3,000, according to The Telegraph.  To find out more...Junior ISA limit set to increase

Government reaffirms intention to reform business rates system

Following a six-month review into council finance, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has reaffirmed the Government’s intention to overhaul the way councils are allocated income from business rates.  To find out more...Government reaffirms intention to reform business rates system