A number of changes to business tax filing and accounting rules have been announced in a joint Budget statement from Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne.
“Compliance costs will be reduced by raising a number of tax thresholds,” they say. “That may mean fewer tax returns for businesses to complete, a reduction in [...]

In an unprecedented move, the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, will make an appearance at tomorrow’s board meeting of the Association of British Insurers, where the trade body will press him on a range of issues including tax and regulation.
The ABI board, chaired by Archie Kane, who runs Scottish Widows, invited Mr Darling – the first time [...]