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Money helpdesk: Is there a 'statute of limitations' on money incorrectly paid into your bank account?THREE months ago my mother had a few thousand pounds paid into her bank account by an insurer. She told the bank she had no idea why this had happened but was assured it was
Scotsman Sunday, October 11, 2009Move to plug the holes in mortgage umbrellaMORE than a million homebuyers are set to share £60 million compensation after insurance companies reneged on mortgage protection cover, just as unemployment soared and the ho
Scotsman Sunday, October 11, 2009Michelle Rodger: A pizza the action with less of the riskIT'S THE eureka moment in business, the point at which a huge gap or lucrative wee niche in the market is spied. Few experience it, but then most people do not have to hav
Scotsman Sunday, October 11, 20094 Everyday Things Businesses Can Deduct From Their Taxes, But Don'tWhen you consider your bank fees, interest on loans and credit cards as well as the fees associated with processing credit cards, taxes seem like just another big hit on your bank account. Find out how you can save money on your taxes this year with your credit card processing account and other services you use for your business on a regular basis.
E-Zine Sunday, October 11, 20092009 Home Improvement Tax CreditsWhile most home improvement expenses do not have a tax impact in the year they are incurred, there are some significant exceptions, and those exceptions change each year. Read on to find out the latest in government tax credit programs.
E-Zine Sunday, October 11, 2009Gas kings cashing inA RELATIVELY new energy source to Queensland has caused scepticism within the resources sector but created a wave of gas kings in a short time.
The Australian Sunday, October 11, 2009Scrutiny of Perrin paymentsA $13M share sale involving Matthew Perrin and one of his brothers has come under the scrutiny of a liquidator and could be subject to recovery proceedings.
The Australian Sunday, October 11, 2009Warning against rates hikesBANKS would have no justification for raising interest rates above the level which has been set by the Reserve Bank, Treasurer Wayne Swan says.
The Australian Sunday, October 11, 2009Stable Value Funds Could Carry Considerable RiskIn today?s unpredictable market environment, even the ?safest? investments such as stable value funds carry considerable risks for plan sponsors and participants.
Watson Wyatt Sunday, October 11, 2009Gifts That Are Exempt From Inheritance TaxYou are allowed to give away 3,000 in every tax year, and need not to pay Inheritance Tax on it. It is also allowed to carry forward any part or a full 3,000 exemption to the next year, if you do not use it before the next year. So, if you have not used your exemption before you can give away 6,000 in a tax year.
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