Outsourced CIS payroll provider and Umbrella Company Crest Plus has passed its latest HMRC compliance inspection.

HMRC’s inspection team regularly carry out compliance checks on payroll companies like Crest Plus, assessing approximately the tax agents per week.

In the latest check HMRC’s agent conducted an in-depth analysis of Crest Plus’ tax return service, exploring how they maintain compliance standards throughout the process.

Detailed checks were carried out on the multi-step procedure, from how they compliantly engage with clients; carry out and evidence the returns; communicate assurances with clients; and finally submit the tax return.

Val Lawton, Managing Director at Crest Plus said: “One of our core values has always been and always will be that we put compliance first. The importance of operating compliant systems and processes can’t be undervalued in our sector, especially as we aim to provide the highest level of customer care to our clients and agency partners.

“Passing this inspection was a great achievement and a satisfying reward for our teams who work hard day-in, day-out to ensure rigorous checks are carried out and regulation is always followed to the letter. We’re very proud of our tax return procedure and happy with the positive feedback from HMRC’s inspector.”

 

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A new asbestos vacuum cleaner launched by Vac UK promises a step change for the disposal of asbestos-contaminated materials.

The Longo Cyclone vacuum cleaner has been revealed by Vac UK and represents an exciting new development in the management of potentially deadly asbestos fibres. If offers both improved protection for operators and a big increase in the volume of material that can be handled.

The Cyclone fits directly to a vacuum excavator to enable the safe extraction of contaminated materials into sealed “big bags”. Exhaust air is filtered and safely discharged to the atmosphere. This allows the hazardous material to be safely handled and transported away from site. The system also offers the potential to be operated by remote control.

Patrick Curran, Vac UK Director said: “No one is under any illusions that asbestos is nasty stuff and the precautions and protections employed to handle it are entirely appropriate.

“Against that background, the Cyclone is a real gamechanger – it has the potential to raise the level of protection provided to asbestos teams and to speed up the material’s management.

“We are very excited about this development. It continues our philosophy of exploring new applications for vacuum excavation and introduces another innovative machine to the UK – hard on the heels of our public unveiling of the latest Longo Rhino vac ex earlier this month.

“It also builds on our ambition to make available for hire and sale only the most high tech and best quality vacuum excavators and related equipment.”

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