The Indicator Podcast

VAT recovery is something of a minefield for many businesses, especially when cars and personalised number plates are involved. What will HMRC allow and what was the outcome of a recent tribunal case?

Sticking with the tax theme, it’s your company policy to pay HMRC approved mileage rates to staff who use their own cars for business use. But is there more that can be claimed as a deduction? Keep listening and all will be revealed.

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Everyone’s worried about the cost of heating this winter and many businesses will be particularly badly hit. In this episode we ask the question “can you turn off the heating at work to help keep costs under control?” and provide all the answers.

In 2021 nearly 200,000 workers had time off work due to back pain, resulting in reduced productivity and higher costs. What can you do to manage the situation in your workplace? Keep listening and we’ll explain all that you need to know to stay on the right side of the law. 

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Many employers remain confused about whether they need to pay back some or all of the CJRS grant they received. In this episode we explain what you need to do in light of recently published HMRC guidance. Plus, it’s the time of year when HMRC sends out its P800 tax calculations. Are you likely to receive one, and if you do, what steps should you take in response? Keep listening and we’ll explain all that you need to know.

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In a recent tribunal case an employee who was sacked for taking over 300 sick days was found to have been unfairly dismissed. In this episode we explain what you need to do, and not do, to avoid a similar fate. Plus, the HSE has updated its guidance to employers regarding new and expectant mums. What’s the reason for the update and what must you do to avoid falling foul of the law, whilst ensuring everyone stays safe? We explain all that you need to know.

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There’s been a lot of talk about employees feeling demotivated, and quietly quitting. With vacancies at a record high, it certainly seems to be an employees’ market. So ensuring your workers feel listened to might help with motivation. In this episode we ask whether you should introduce so-called stay interviews to help improve retention levels? 

Making tax digital is here already and starting in the next tax year it will be the turn of income tax. HMRC has at last published regulations for the record keeping requirements for MTD for income tax self assessment. We detail all that you need to know.

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In this episode, we confirm that certain healthcare professionals can now issue a fit note, not just a GP or hospital doctor. But does this mean they can sign off an employee for any reason, even one that’s outside their area of expertise? We explain the detail of the new regime.

Plus, money is tight in the business and you have several urgent bills to pay. What would be the consequences of delaying payment of your PAYE account by a few days? We discuss the potential implications.

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In this episode we consider the question of maximum working temperature. As the summer heatwave continues, some workers are saying it's illegal to make them work in temperatures above 25 degrees. Are they right? And what about during the winter months - is there a minimum figure? Plus, with the cost of living crisis deepening, what options are available to help staff through the tough times?

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In this episode, with all the COVID restrictions finally behind us you’re thinking about holding a summer event for staff. But what about the tax and NI implications? What are the key elements to consider?  

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In this episode we consider what you need to do when putting students on the payroll to help out during the busy summer season and explain the tax traps to watch out for.  Plus, an employee was awarded £75,000 after not receiving an invitation to an after-work drinks do. How can you avoid the same mistakes as the employer in this case?  

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In this episode we look at a recent tribunal case which ruled that a male manager who called a male employee “bald” had committed an act of sex-based harassment. Why did the tribunal reach this decision and what else do you need to know about sex-based harassment?   Plus, one of your employees wants time off to attend the

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