Day: October 24, 2015

    And now, the penalty for filing your tax return too EARLY If you’re among the millions who file their own self-assessment tax returns you will understand me when I refer to the pleasant sensation of having done the job for the year. Many people, including myself, are gearing up about now to complete the return for the year ending April 2015, which has to be filed by the end of January . I like to complete it before Christmas. But here’s a salutary warning for anyone who is extra-organised: even if you complete your return far ahead of the deadline, don’t submit it too early – as there is a danger of unexpected consequences in your tax coding. As a result, your monthly pay could be unexpectedly reduced. Accountants Baker Tilly recently reported on just such a case. A taxpay...

    The NHS has spent at least £7m adapting or replacing equipment to fit obese patients The NHS has spent at least £7 million on adapting services and equipment to treat obese patients over the last five years, according to new figures. The data, obtained by Sky News through Freedom of Information requests, revealed many NHS foundation trusts increased spending on bariatric provisions in the last two years. Money was spent on items including bigger beds, wheelchairs and mortuary slabs, the broadcaster said. The new figures come amid a row between health campaigners and the Government over the introduction of a sugar tax to help curb obesity. Of 100 foundation trusts asked for information, around half responded suggesting the overall amount of money spent could be higher. Acco...