This handy checklist for your notice board shows the key deadlines for this year. In most instances there are penalties for late returns and the possibility of an interest charge on sums paid late.

This handy, wallet-sized card is a quick reference guide to:

• Income Tax Rates and Bands
• Allowances
• Corporation Tax
• Capital Gains Tax
• Inheritance Tax
• Personal Pensions
• Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Main Capital Allowances from April 2010
• Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Land Tax
• Motor Cars, Vans and Fuel
• National Insurance Contributions

Managing Principal's Comment; Ken Roberts asks whether export-led growth will save the UK's economy.

News and Views; An insight into doing business in China and a guide to how to use trusts to help your children get on the property ladder

Tax Matters; Transfer Pricing, Budget Analysis and VAT News.

Shipleys News; Guy Fisher, Jane Henman and James Vassiliou retire from Shipleys.

Money Matters; 'Where there's a will' - we look at distributing your estate to your intended beneficiaries.

The following back issues of Shipshape are available to view or download:

Our summary of The Chancellor's Budget as announced on 21st March 2012. It contains information about: 

• VAT
• Corporate Tax
• Capital Gains Tax
• Pensions
• Personal Tax

The Companies Act 2006 is the largest piece of legislation ever passed in the UK. This booklet gives guidance on where to find each section of the Act and a brief commentary on the changes brought about by the new legislation.