May I suggest that Ms Bradley gives up her career in journalism and applies for a position with her former employer, preferably as Director of Operations or similar. Many will appreciate her painful sacrifice and acknowledge a martyr.
Why do all "improvements" and "simplifications" promoted by HMRC always have such unforeseen downsides for those who actually have to implement the new rules? Coupled with expensive fines for failure, even if with no tax loss.
Real prior consultation is the answer, which involves not just listening but taking in to account the views of others.
"make everyone who is self-employed register for VAT" - are you mad?
HMRC would never cope with the consequent lack of VAT compliance by those with modest, if not tiny, turnovers who struggle with their annual tax return - if they need one. Many aren't liable to income tax anyway - just think of all those who make a few bob making cards, delivering parcels, etc, income way below the PA.
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May I suggest that Ms Bradley gives up her career in journalism and applies for a position with her former employer, preferably as Director of Operations or similar. Many will appreciate her painful sacrifice and acknowledge a martyr.
RTI
Why do all "improvements" and "simplifications" promoted by HMRC always have such unforeseen downsides for those who actually have to implement the new rules? Coupled with expensive fines for failure, even if with no tax loss.
Real prior consultation is the answer, which involves not just listening but taking in to account the views of others.
"make everyone who is self
"make everyone who is self-employed register for VAT" - are you mad?
HMRC would never cope with the consequent lack of VAT compliance by those with modest, if not tiny, turnovers who struggle with their annual tax return - if they need one. Many aren't liable to income tax anyway - just think of all those who make a few bob making cards, delivering parcels, etc, income way below the PA.