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...
Government U-turn on double cab pickup tax After just one week the government has u-turned on plans to classify double cab pickup trucks as cars for tax and VAT purposes which would have resulted in huge tax increases. This U-turn comes after huge criticism from...
In the dynamic landscape of small business management, effective financial management is the key to sustained success. Accounting plays a pivotal role in this process, and thanks to the development of technology, accounting software has become a powerful tool for...
As a self-employed business owner, you may find it hard to keep on top of tracking accounting records, taxes and expense claims when submitting your self-assessment tax return. Hiring an accountant could benefit you with the following points. There are many different...
Autumn Statement 2023 On 22 November 2023, Jeremy Hunt delivered the ‘Autumn Statement for Growth’. Against an improving economic backdrop, the Chancellor is keen to stimulate economic growth and highlighted 110 measures for businesses. In addition, there were...
This afternoon, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced his Autumn Statement. Below we have highlighted some of the key tax announcements made by the Chancellor. Employee National Insurance Contributions (NICs) cut The main rate of Class 1 employee NICs will be...
The leaves are falling and the jack-o’-lanterns are out, which means one thing… Halloween season is amongst us. Ensure that your tax affairs do not turn into a nightmare. Here are our 5 tax tips to avoid a horror story emerging for you this tax year. 1. Double, double...
Employers can provide trivial benefits to employees without incurring tax liabilities. To qualify as a trivial benefit, a number of conditions must be met which are that the: Cost of providing the benefit does not exceed £50 Benefit is not cash or a cash voucher...
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has decided to push back its timetable for drafting changes to FRS102 and other financial reporting standards. Originally, it was thought that the final amendments would be ready in the first half of 2024 and be effective for...
Hawsons Corporate Finance are delighted to announce that they acted as Wilson Field’s lead advisor in a £4.8m sale to FRP Advisory Group. Sheffield headquartered restructuring and debt advisory services firm Wilson Field have now been acquired by the listed, national...
Although it is relatively easy to setup a company in Dubai, it is very difficult not to pay UK taxes. The problem is when an individual is looking to setup a business in Dubai to reap the generous tax benefits the individual or the business cannot be connected to the...
In today's digital age, financial transactions and personal information are exchanged more rapidly and conveniently than ever before. Whilst this is a positive move for convenience it has also led to a surge in fraud, which can have devastating consequences for...