Payments of working tax credits

The payment of working tax credits to the employee by the employer has now been phased out completely from 31st March 2006. Working tax credits are now paid to the individual directly from the Inland Revenue in to their bank/building society or post office.

If for any reason you are still paying tax credits to employees you need to phone 08457 143143 so you can be re paid direct.

Please note that P11, P14, P60 and P35 forms for the year 2006-2007 will not include boxes for tax credits paid.

If you require any further information about working tax credits please phone Joanna Love our payroll specialist

Small firms are warned when choosing Internet service providers

Small businesses have been advised by Internet marketing firm Callgen not to choose their ISP purely on the price but instead have been recommended to look into the other factors such as customer support services, network performance and download limits before making a purchase.

According to Nat-West Bank, 87 per cent of small businesses now have an Internet connection, compared with 14 per cent in 1996 and with the cost of broadband continuing to decline, Internet service providers are trying to under cut each other by reducing their price. Small firms often take this offer without being made aware as to how much after sales services will cost and how efficient the service is.

For more advice choosing an ISP or to compare ISP visit www.webperf.net

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"The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything."

Theodore Roosevelt