Leading entrepreneurs have warned that the Chancellor's new 50% tax on those earning more than £150,000 could lead to an exodus of talent

"Higher taxes may be politically attractive in the short term, but I think that this could be a real hindrance to the next wave of UK entrepreneurs and international companies looking to invest," said Sir Richard Branson.

Michelle Mone, the lingerie tycoon, revealed that she was withdrawing her support for Labour and branded the forthcoming top rate a "disgrace" that would damage the economy.

The director of the Confederation of British Industry, Richard Lambert, said that he had already spoken to some businesses that were considering relocating because of the tax increase.

Source: newbusiness.co.uk

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The registration threshold for VAT will rise to £68,000 from 1 May 2009

2009-10 rates and allowances for VAT, Income tax, Capital Gains tax, Inheritance tax, Corporation tax on profits, National Insurance Contributions, the Working and Child Tax Credit, Guardian’s Allowance, stamp taxes and duties, transfers of shares and stocks, tobacco and alcohol duties, gambling tax, fuel duties, vehicle excise duties and tax relief for business expenditure on cars can be found by following the link below:


http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/bud_bud09_press02.htm

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Budget Summary - Alistair Darling presented his second Budget on Wednesday 22 April 2009.

Read a summary report here.

Having acknowledged the depth of the recession, he hinted that the Budget measures would enable the UK economy to begin to grow 'by the end of the year'.

As always the timing of the changes needs to be carefully watched – some are immediate but some are delayed to 2010 and beyond.

Our summary focuses on the issues likely to affect you, your family and your business.

Main Budget proposals

:: Introduction of a 50% top rate of tax for those with income over £150,000 from 2010 and phased reduction of personal allowances for those with income over £100,000.
:: Increases in ISA limits from October this year for those aged over 50 and for everyone from April 2010.
:: Enhanced relief for trading losses extended by a further year.
:: Short term increase in capital allowances on most plant and machinery.
:: Extension of the furnished holiday lettings scheme to properties in the EEA but then the removal of the scheme completely from April 2010.
:: Names of deliberate tax defaulters to be published where default was tax in excess of £25,000.

Previous announcements

Many of the changes detailed in this summary have been the subject of earlier announcements. Here is a reminder of some of the more important ones:

:: removal of the £12,000 'expensive car' limit for capital allowance purposes
:: availability of non-repayable tax credit on overseas dividends received by any individual
:: removal of tax charge for companies on overseas dividends
:: extension of HMRC compliance powers across all the taxes dealt with by HMRC.

For more details in the different areas the budget covered - click on the relevant link below:

Introduction
Alistair Darling presented his second Budget on Wednesday 22 April 2009.

Personal Tax
Details of the changes to personal tax.

Corporate and Business Tax
Details of the changes to corporate and business tax.

Employment Issues
Details of the changes to employment issues.

Capital Taxes
Details of the changes to capital taxes.

VAT
Details of the changes to VAT.

HMRC Powers
Details of the changes to HMRC powers.

Other Matters
Details of Child Trust Fund, Charities: substantial donors, Landfill tax and the Business Payment Support Service.

Source: Faust Loveday Bell

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