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What is inheritance tax?
What is inheritance tax? The government imposes inheritance tax on the estate of a deceased person before distributing the assets to their heirs. It calculates this tax based on the value of the person's estate (the assets they own individually) above a certain...
TMS Europe complete transition to an Employee Ownership Trust
Peter Wilmer and Jack Ware, members of the Hawsons Corporate Finance team, acted as lead advisors for TMS Europe Limited’s (“TMS”) transition into employee ownership. Ryan Fitzpatrick from Shakespeare Martineau LLP provided legal advice on the transaction. TMS Europe...
The tax year ends on 5th April each year, why is this?
Well you can blame the Romans, especially Julius Caesar and Europe. Back in 1582 the Pope Gregory X111 commanded the change from the Julian calendar as there was a problem. It ran for 30 or 31 days for 11 months and it was only February that had 28 days (29 every 4...
Easter Egg Drive – Sharp Consultancy
This Easter we took part in Sharp Consultancy's Easter Egg Drive for charity. This year, Sharp Consultancy were collecting Easter Eggs for Paces. Paces are a leading specialist centre for children with Celebral Palsy. We would like to thank all of our staff that...
HLB move up to 8th in the International Accounting Global Ranking
Hawsons is a member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. We are pleased to announce that HLB International has moved up two places in the International Accounting Bulletin’s global ranking to 8th position. In the 2022...
Spring Budget 2024 Summary
Spring Budget 2024 Summary Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his ‘Budget for Long Term Growth’ on Wednesday 6 March 2024. His speech promised ‘more investment, more jobs, better public services and lower taxes’. Lowering taxes The Chancellor made further changes to...
Spring Budget 2024 – Key Tax Announcements
Today, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced his 2024 Spring Budget where he summarised the UK economic performance and announced his proposals for tax. We highlight below some of the key tax changes announced. National Insurance Contributions cut From April 2024,...
2024 Ransomware Trends
The cyber security criminals aren’t giving up, and they’re not just doubling down either. They are now tripling down. They even have virtual “ransomware supermarkets” for criminals to pop in and buy ransomware in a box with a set of instructions so even more criminals...
Three staff promotions in our Northampton Office
Promotions to kick off 2024 Hawsons are pleased to announce three promotions in our Northampton office, effective from 1 January 2024. Leanne Boucher who joined Hawsons in 2019, has been promoted to the role of Corporate Services Manager. Leanne’s portfolio focuses on...
When is the 2024 Spring Budget?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his 2024 Spring Budget on Wednesday 6 March 2024. What time is the Budget? The Budget is expected to take place at about 12:30 pm, straight after PMQs. The first part of the statement typically begins with a review of the...
Libby Morley promoted to Business Services Manager
Hawsons are pleased to announce that on 1st January 2024, Libby Morley was promoted to Business Services Manager. Libby joined Hawsons in 2013 as part of the acquisition of another local practice, Holmes Widlake. Libby qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2001 and...











