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...
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...
Leading advisory firm Hawsons Chartered Accountants has advised ecological consultancy PBA Applied Ecology on its successful transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), securing the business's long-term future while handing ownership to the team behind its...
UK company size thresholds have increased with effect for periods commencing on or after 6 April 2025. This change was initially announced in 2024, and has now come into force after a delay caused by the change in government last year. The new thresholds have reduced...
Hawsons is delighted to announce that its Corporate Finance team has been shortlisted in five categories at the South Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards 2025. The ceremony, hosted by Insider Media, will take place on Thursday 5 June, celebrating the region’s standout...
Introduction We have summarised the key rates and allowances which are fundamental to our business and personal lives. We are sure that you will find them a useful point of reference and have set out below a few examples of how they can be used. Personal tax rates As...
Spring Statement 2025 SummaryChancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, held the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March 2025. In the run up to the event, the Chancellor stated that she ‘remains committed to one major fiscal event a year to give families and...
Hawsons Corporate Finance had the pleasure of supporting Pest Control Supermarket.com through their transition to an Employee Ownership Trust. 10.01.2025: Hawsons has advised Pest Control Supermarket.com (PCS) on its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT),...