Spring 2009 Newsletter Content Oh for a little hindsight Can't pay, won't pay? Shock in Essex Car tax You signed it Don't be late Age before beauty? IHT and falling prices More paper Shopping around Less paper PAYE or not PAYE... Flat rate scheme A change of heart There are limits Do your duty Free lunch VAT a mess Dissatisfaction guaranteed Don't believe it! Too late Tax on tick £100 note Temp reminder

Shock in Essex VAT returns have been sent to Southend for longer than most people care to remember. Now they will go to Shipley instead. If you use the reply-paid envelope they provide, or if you file online, you won't notice - but if you can't find the current envelope, don't copy out the old address. The return will probably arrive late, and that means a rap over the knuckles from HMRC - or worse.