In today’s spending review it has been announced that £900million has been allocated to HMRC in an attempt to attack tax evasion. It is anticipated that this will generate an additional £7billion in tax. Invariably, VAT evasion will be a key area of the investigations which will be funded by this additional spending. It is to be hoped that businesses which do fraudulently evade VAT are caught and dealt with. However, experience has proved that entirely innocent parties may become involved in such investigations, so it is important that everyone is very careful. The consequences of getting it wrong range from heavy financial penalties to a prison term.
Now is the perfect time for a business to have its VAT procedures reviewed for peace of mind. Spotting errors before the VAT man does is increasingly important.
Additionally, should you be the subject of a VAT inspection or investigation, I cannot urge you enough to contact a VAT specialist as soon as possible. Experience insists that the early involvement of an adviser can avoid or mitigate very unwanted attention. The best defence is to ensure that a business accounts for VAT correctly. “Right Tax, Right Time” has never been so important.
Marcus Ward, VAT Director - Price Bailey Accountants.
BAA London Stansted is the biggest single site employer in the East of England. It is the UKs third largest airport and currently see's 70,000 people coming through the terminal every day. Even with the current economic downturn and high petrol prices, Stansted continues to invest in the airport and the regions future. Why?
Ashley Riley is the new Head of Public Affairs at BAA Stansted - Ashley has over a decade of senior management experience of public affairs and has worked on such influential national campaigns like Make Poverty History and Jamie Olivers School Dinners. Ashley will be sharing the plans for the future of Stansted, specifically in relation to business and the opportunities those plans will have for members of the SACC.
Always had a question you want to ask about the airport, its work, its plans or its effect on the local community? This is your opportunity to ask! Don't miss this great opportunity, book your place now.
£15.00 Members £25.00 Non Members (prices subject to VAT) 2 full working days notice of cancellation required.
This event is sponsored and hosted by the Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Country Club which is set in 150 acres of beautiful rolling Hertfordshire countryside, yet is only 10 miles from Stansted Airport. The main house is linked to the modern part of the building by an eye-catching glass atrium, which accommodates a Parisian influenced Brasserie, lounge and bar area.
Offering 80 well appointed bedrooms feature satellite television, on demand movies, direct dial telephone, broadband internet access, hairdryer, marble bathroom and complimentary refreshments.
The Hotel incorporates a State of the Art 3000sq ft Health, Beauty and Fitness Centre, with a 20-metre pool, spa, Technogym, studio, Thalgo treatment suite and free parking.
Extensive Conference & Banqueting facilities are offered for up to 500 delegates providing the perfect venue for conferences, seminars and launches.
The stunning architecture and picturesque grounds make the Manor of Groves an ideal wedding venue. The Hotel offers a choice of rooms, plus two outside gazebos, which are licensed for Wedding Ceremonies.
Their 18 hole par 71 championship Golf Course with US sandbedded greens winds its way around the Hotel and provides a true test of golfing ability.
Location : Manor of Groves, High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0JU Contact : Julie Budden (01279) 87 00 64
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