Reducing the tax you pay

Accountants BDO say the small business failure rate will increase to 59% this year – a scary statistic. Yet, according to leasing company Arval, small businesses are ignoring best practice as they head towards oblivion. But don't despair. We have sound advice on business cars, from the new BMW 316d ES to new methods of acquisition, such as finance lease. We also have new HMRC tax advice. Click on the picture to keep your tax affairs in the frame.

Ralph Morton - editor

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Ignorance pushes small firms to brink One in 56 small businesses will fold this year, yet are failing to seek help to reduce company car costs.

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To put you in the picture, Business Car Manager - the business motoring magazine - is an invaluable source of information for small businesses, the self-employed and business car drivers. It carries news on company car tax changes, legislation updates, new business car news and advice on how to run and fund your business cars. Ralph Morton – editor.

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