aaronhemmington@hawsons.co.uk For most owner managed businesses, deciding what to do with company profits is a familiar and recurring challenge. Whether you are looking to extract profits for yourself, reinvest in your business or planning for the future, having a...
With the festive period now approaching, we are often asked by employers about the tax treatment of providing a staff Christmas party or giving Christmas gifts to employees. Here is a quick reminder of the rules for the tax year 2025/26.STAFF PARTIES What Christmas...
The government has announced a significant shift in the inheritance tax on pensions, with new rules set to take effect from 6 April 2027. These changes will alter the inheritance tax treatment of pension savings and could have a notable impact on estate and financial...
If you've been under the impression that Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes are a distant concern, it's time to reconsider. Recent reforms are set to significantly impact business owners and farmers, particularly those with businesses or farms with values exceeding £1...
The Corporate Finance team at Hawsons Chartered Accountants has successfully advised Dutch leisure group, 24 Indoor on its recent acquisition of Rascals Party & Play Centre in Preston. This strategic acquisition means that leading European indoor playground brand,...
Hawsons Chartered Accountants has announced a significant investment in Bruce & Butler, a leading data protection and cybersecurity firm. This strategic alliance combines Hawsons' financial expertise with Bruce & Butler’s specialised services in data...
Hawsons has advised Century Plastics Ltd to acquire Able Canopies Ltd, a UK-based specialist in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-quality canopy and shelter solutions. The deal marks a significant expansion of Century Plastics’ UK footprint and supports...
Hawsons Chartered Accountants has advised on the transition to employee ownership of Barnsley-based construction group comprising DSM Roofing Ltd and Dibsa Structures Ltd. DSM Roofing is a specialist building envelope contractor, offering services including roofing,...
Hawsons, one of the UK’s leading independent advisory firms, has advised on the successful demerger of Killis Ltd and MotorScrubber Limited. The move separates two well-established names in the commercial cleaning equipment sector, enabling each to accelerate its...
Thinking About an EOT? Brought to you by Hawsons | Proud Sponsors of the EOA At Hawsons, we’ve helped many businesses transition to employee ownership. If you're considering your succession options, here’s a helpful guide to the questions we hear most often and the...
The Removal of the Remittance Basis of Taxation From 6 April 2008, individuals who were UK residents, but non-domiciled (‘non-doms’), had the option to be taxed on a ‘remittance’ basis. Under these rules, foreign income and gains were not taxed in the UK unless they...
Following numerous delays, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) is only a year away from being made compulsory for individuals with an annual gross rental income and/or a gross self-employed income of over £50,000. The income threshold will be lowered over...