> 18 8 10 NIC holiday
The Coalition government intends to introduce a scheme to help new businesses in targeted areas of the UK by allowing a reduction in employers’ national insurance (NIC).

> 17 8 10 New guidance for charities
Earlier this year a series of changes were made to the tax rules for charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs). Broadly, the rules are intended to offer UK tax reliefs to EU charities and also allow donations to EU charities to qualify under the Gift Aid scheme.

> 26 7 10 End of period of grace
HMRC concession, ESC B46, has become redundant and will come to an end on 31 March 2011. Any businesses filing a return late will have to show that they had a reasonable excuse for the delay in filing to avoid a penalty.

> 19 07 10 VAT - Postal Services changes and potential claims
Many Royal Mail Services are losing exemption and becoming standard-rated.