News
Our news covers a range of subjects, including some of the services that we offer and an update of the recent changes that have, or will take place.
Autumn Budget 2023
29/11/2023
HWBauble Challenge
21/11/2023
Did you forget to renew your tax enquiry fee protection?
20/11/2023
Charity rates relief
20/11/2023
Tax consultations
20/11/2023
Improving the quality of charity accounts
20/11/2023
My Charity Commission Account
20/11/2023
Code of Fundraising Practice consultation
20/11/2023
Fundraising best practice
20/11/2023
Internal controls
20/11/2023
Charity law reform – England and Wales
20/11/2023
Investment policy
17/11/2023
The state of the charity sector
17/11/2023
Charity use of social media
17/11/2023
Accounting tech for businesses
14/11/2023
Retirement planning tips
13/11/2023
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act: New requirements for small companies
13/11/2023
Year end tax planning ideas for your business
10/11/2023
Not all LLP members are self-employed
10/11/2023
Insolvency up by 16.5% compared to last year
10/11/2023
2023/24 Remuneration Planning – Salary V’s Dividends
10/11/2023
Did you forget to renew your tax enquiry fee protection?
06/11/2023
Raising the bar with Troncmasters
03/11/2023
UK economy recovery slows
03/11/2023
HWB Chartered Accountants welcomes 10 new starters
17/10/2023
It’s important to have up to date forecasts for tax
11/10/2023
Larger companies are required to pay tax quarterly
09/10/2023
Autumn statement date set for 22 November
09/10/2023
Claire Healey long-service
03/10/2023
Housing market challenges set to continue, warns Hampshire property specialist
25/09/2023
What is the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme?
13/09/2023
HMRC raise interest rates again as base rate increases
12/09/2023
Income Tax on Inherited Pension Funds
12/09/2023
Consultation to Merge Research & Development (R&D) Schemes
08/09/2023
HMRC to require more information to be provided by taxpayers
08/09/2023
VAT on ‘Rent on Serviced Accommodation’ Supplies
08/09/2023
One million more pulled into tax on savings
08/09/2023
Self-assessment threshold increases to £150,000
14/08/2023
Tax return helpline to close for three months
14/08/2023
Mortgage Rates
14/08/2023
HMRC raise interest rates again as base rate increases
14/08/2023
Provide additional information of R&D claims from 8 August 2023
14/08/2023
Rumours of the abolition of inheritance tax
14/08/2023
HMRC has ‘enormous amount of work’ to deliver MTD on time
14/08/2023
Gemma joins the board at Hampshire accountancy firm
22/07/2023
Academies Accounts Direction 2022 to 2023 Summary
11/07/2023
Academy Trust Handbook Changes 2023
11/07/2023
Available Tax Exemptions for Employee Suggestions
04/07/2023
Charities gain new powers as more legislative changes come into force
04/07/2023
Deadline for voluntary National Insurance Contributions extended to April 2025
04/07/2023
A new ombudsman and housing portal
04/07/2023
HMRC late payment interest rates to be revised June 2023
04/07/2023
Small business payroll guide
22/06/2023
VAT update
19/06/2023
Spring Budget 2023
19/06/2023
Fundraising update
19/06/2023
Improving the quality of charity accounts
19/06/2023
Future changes to financial reporting
19/06/2023
Other charity guidance
19/06/2023
The risks from cyber crime
19/06/2023
Use of social media
19/06/2023
Annual return changes
19/06/2023
Charity law reform
19/06/2023
Charities and the continuing cost of living crisis
19/06/2023
Giving Shares to Employees
09/06/2023
HMRC official rate of interest only 2.25%
09/06/2023
ICAEW calls MTD quarterly reporting “disproportionate”
09/06/2023
Tax take soars by almost 10%
06/06/2023
Property Strategy: Purchase Lease Options and Purchase Options
06/06/2023
Essential guide to annual accounts
22/05/2023
50 Years of VAT
19/05/2023
What is Greenwashing?
19/05/2023
Business Companion – trading laws explained
19/05/2023
Costly EPC upgrades
19/05/2023
2022/23 P11D Forms to be submitted online
19/05/2023
CGT: Business Asset Rollover Relief
19/05/2023
HWB forum offers essential advice on academy school finances
16/05/2023
Voluntary national insurance contributions
03/05/2023
The King’s Awards for Enterprise
03/05/2023
Chancellor removes lifetime pension limit
03/05/2023
HWBulletin
03/05/2023
New Tax Card Available
03/05/2023
Rates and thresholds for employers 2023 to 2024
03/05/2023
New hire joins HWB team
02/05/2023
Bank of England raises interest rate to 4%
09/03/2023
Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) changes from April 2023
09/03/2023
Is the UK going to swerve a recession?
08/03/2023
HMRC “nudging” offshore corporate property owners
08/03/2023
Company Secretarial records
06/03/2023
Over 300,00 Taxpayers miss the 2021-22 Self-Assessment deadline
06/03/2023
A New Tax: The Economic Crime Levy
06/03/2023
VAT on early termination fees, compensation, and dilapidation payments
02/03/2023
Chancellor reveals new energy discount for businesses
17/02/2023
From pensioners to teenagers, HMRC reveals who files a tax return
17/02/2023
Corporation tax in 2023
16/02/2023
Strategic planning for an uncertain year ahead
15/02/2023
Research & Development (R&D) Claim Scrutiny
15/02/2023
Apprenticeship Levy
15/02/2023
Are you planning on payrolling your benefits in the 2023/24 tax year?
15/02/2023
Buy to let crisis – an overview
14/02/2023
130 % Super-deduction ends 31 March 2023 – make use of it
13/01/2023
New VAT penalties for late returns
12/01/2023
Economic outlook remains bleak despite rise in GDP
12/01/2023
Capital gains tax hits £15bn
12/01/2023
Are your employees getting the most from their workplace pension?
12/01/2023
Growing your business through a recession
12/01/2023
Tax Investigation Service – Does your business need it?
12/01/2023
£12,300 Capital Gains Tax annual allowance – Use it or lose it.
12/01/2023
SMEs owed £23.4bn in late payments
12/01/2023
Recovery Loan Fund reopens
29/12/2022
Use of Trivial Benefits to help staff with the cost of living pressures
29/12/2022
Charities and the cost of living crisis
28/12/2022
Public trust in charities
28/12/2022
Energy costs
28/12/2022
Cryptocurrency and NFTs
28/12/2022
Charity law reform
28/12/2022
Annual return charges
28/12/2022
Accountancy and tax update
28/12/2022
Living wage
28/12/2022
Gift Aid and naming of buildings
28/12/2022
VAT changes
28/12/2022
Vital help with energy bills
23/12/2022
Inheritance tax receipts reach £4.1bn
21/12/2022
Autumn Statement: Slashing CGT huge blow to landlords
21/12/2022
Bank of England raises base interest rate
21/12/2022
Self-Assessment Tax Returns
21/12/2022
Making Tax Digital
21/12/2022
Matt steps up as accountants HWB strengthen top team
19/12/2022
VAT Repayments – Change of HMRC Policy
16/11/2022
HMRC late payment interest rates revised
16/11/2022
Energy Bills Support Factsheet
16/11/2022
State pension – Will you get the full payment?
16/11/2022
HMRC updates MTD guidance
16/11/2022
What is fee protection insurance
15/11/2022
HMRC interest rates for late payments have been revised
20/10/2022
Encouraging investment in unlisted companies
18/10/2022
Grants available for green initiatives
18/10/2022
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) threshold increased to £250,000
18/10/2022
New Investment Zones
18/10/2022
Health and Social Care Levy scrapped
18/10/2022
Are you getting the full tax relief on your workplace pension contributions?
18/10/2022
New form for notifying HMRC of VAT errors
18/10/2022
Helping your children get on the property ladder
18/10/2022
Self-employed need to plan for big tax bills in 2023/24
16/09/2022
Capital allowances and the super deduction
16/09/2022
HMRC Enquiry Fee Protection
16/09/2022
Bank of England raises interest rates to 1.75%
16/09/2022
Latest HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates for company cars
16/09/2022
New provisions commence following the Charities Act 2022
18/08/2022
First accredited lenders announced for the Recovery Loan Scheme
18/08/2022
VAT Error Corrections Go Digital
18/08/2022
Senior promotion at Hampshire accountants
17/08/2022
Surveys show lack of awareness of tax liability among crypto investors
16/08/2022
All trusts must now be registered on the Trust Registration Service
16/08/2022
More details of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax reporting
16/08/2022
Making Tax Digital – update
16/08/2022
Attracting and retaining key staff with shares
16/08/2022
Inheritance Tax at an all time high
16/08/2022
Government overhauls audit regime
13/07/2022
How do the NIC changes announced effect you?
13/07/2022
Tax saving tips to help with the cost of living
13/07/2022
National Insurance threshold increases
13/07/2022
Networking tips at free seminar
30/06/2022
Capital Gains Tax on Separation and Divorce
15/06/2022
HMRC to delay Research & Development (R&D) tax credits
13/06/2022
VAT Late Payment Penalty Rules from January 2023
13/06/2022
Report employee benefits on form P11D by 6 July
13/06/2022
Is your business entitled to the employment allowance?
13/06/2022
Rent guarantees soar due to the cost of living crisis
13/06/2022
Stagflation
13/06/2022
Basis Period Reform for Partners and the Self Employed
13/06/2022
UK governments’ new ‘Help with the cost of living’ website
13/06/2022
End of tax year payroll procedures
11/05/2022
Making Tax Digital (MTD) reminder
11/05/2022
The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise open for 2022
10/05/2022
Trading losses – carry back or carry forward?
10/05/2022
Super-deduction for equipment runs for one more year
10/05/2022
What to do with your company when you want to retire?
10/05/2022
Inflation, it’s personal!
10/05/2022
Strengthening consumer protection and enforcement
10/05/2022
Rules for claiming work from home expenses tightened for 2022-23
10/05/2022
A new approach to employee benefits
10/05/2022
Would your business survive if something happened to you?
10/05/2022
Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme
03/05/2022
Spring Statement 2022
03/05/2022
Living Wage
03/05/2022
Issues arising from the Ukraine crisis
03/05/2022
Climate-related disclosures
03/05/2022
Charity law reform
03/05/2022
Fraud Awareness
03/05/2022
Company law reform
03/05/2022
Safeguarding guidance
03/05/2022
Kids Company: Lessons to be learned
03/05/2022
Charities’ response to the war in Ukraine
03/05/2022
Looking back, and planning for the future
03/05/2022
Fundraising regulation
03/05/2022
Government scheme – discounts of up to £5k for accounting software
25/04/2022
Charities Bill received Royal Assent
25/04/2022
Shares for employees and directors – have you complied with your reporting requirements?
25/04/2022
Cashflow management strategies
25/04/2022
Resolving commercial rent debts
25/04/2022
What is plastic packaging tax?
25/04/2022
Economic forecasts dampen for 2022
25/04/2022
Principal Private Residence (PPR) relief – marriage & divorce
25/04/2022
iCloud +
25/04/2022
Towards Net Zero
25/04/2022
Increase in dividend tax rates
17/03/2022
Less than a month until Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT becomes law
17/03/2022
End of year tax planning
17/03/2022
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) Rate Changes
10/03/2022
Two million people missed self-assessment deadline
10/03/2022
Accounting changes for users of the Flat Rate Scheme
10/03/2022
Cryptoassets: How are they taxed in 2022?
10/03/2022
Lyndon and Charlotte clock up 10 years’ service
07/03/2022
HWB jumps into Hares of Hampshire sponsorship
07/03/2022
Trust Registration Service update
16/02/2022
National Apprenticeship Week
11/02/2022
Personal tax planning ahead of April 2022
09/02/2022
How to value your business in 2022
09/02/2022
£1 million of your estate is Inheritance Tax free
09/02/2022
Deadline looms for new hospitality and leisure grants
09/02/2022
New drive to promote woodland creation grants for landowners
09/02/2022
National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates for 2022
09/02/2022
New head of payroll at accountancy firm
08/02/2022
Andrew Kershaw promotion
08/02/2022
HMRC late payment interest rates to be revised
19/01/2022
Report sheds more light on changes to R&D regime
12/01/2022
Construction industry scheme
12/01/2022
Pension contribution complications
12/01/2022
One in four buy-to-let landlords ‘plan to sell up in 2022’
12/01/2022
Health and Social Care NI contribution increase
12/01/2022
National Insurance holiday for employers of veterans
12/01/2022
Remember to declare COVID-19 grants on your tax return
12/01/2022
Statutory Sick Pay Rebate scheme (SSPRS)
11/01/2022
Funding social care
06/01/2022
Gift Aid developments
06/01/2022
Trustee recruitment
06/01/2022
Updated COVID guidance
06/01/2022
Charity model accounts
06/01/2022
Hybrid working
06/01/2022
Autumn budget
06/01/2022
SORP developments
06/01/2022
Fundraising guidance
06/01/2022
Dormant assets
06/01/2022
Trust in the charity sector
06/01/2022
Budget confirms one-year delay for basis period reform
10/12/2021
Fewer estates will have to deliver Inheritance Tax accounts from 1 January 2022
10/12/2021
Reimbursing fuel for company cars from 1 December 2021
10/12/2021
VAT domestic reverse charge for construction industry supplies
10/12/2021
Inflation: UK prices increase at fastest rate for almost ten years
10/12/2021
HWB staff put stamp on charity fund-raising
11/11/2021
Extension for temporary £1m annual investment allowance
05/11/2021
Salary sacrifice could ‘dampen increased NICs costs’
05/11/2021
Hospitality and tourism VAT rate increases to 12.5%
05/11/2021
Capital Gains Tax Update
05/11/2021
Business tasks to outsource
04/11/2021
Pension options at the age of 55
04/11/2021
HWB Autumn Budget 2021
03/11/2021
Resilience is the key when it comes to leadership in business
25/10/2021
Budget Countdown – 27th October: HWB Predictions
22/10/2021
New Export Support Service launched
22/10/2021
Residence & domicile after Brexit
22/10/2021
1 in 5 UK employers consider making redundancies
22/10/2021
Capital Allowances on Plant in Residential Property
21/10/2021
Capital gains tax receipts climb 3% to record-high
17/09/2021
Top 30 common cyber vulnerabilities listed in a joint advisory document
17/09/2021
Claiming back Statutory Sick Pay paid to employees due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
17/09/2021
September is the last month for CJRS “Furlough” grants
03/09/2021
Accounting for Import VAT on your VAT return
03/09/2021
Accounting effect of tax rate increase
03/09/2021
5% rate on tourism and hospitality ends 30 September
03/09/2021
Big tax bills for the self-employed in 2022/23
03/09/2021
Guidance on SEISS turnover test issued by HMRC
10/08/2021
Starting a new business after COVID-19
09/08/2021
Taking charge of planning your estate
09/08/2021
Company loss relief can be claimed early
07/08/2021
Employer costs increase as furlough scheme winds down
06/08/2021
Personal development expert helps executives to navigate a recovery path
05/08/2021
Strategic challenges in the new normal
04/08/2021
Notifying the option to tax land and building is now 30 days
03/08/2021
Pensions tax traps catch out thousands more savers
02/08/2021
Sweeping VAT reforms in the EU will affect the UK’s online retailers
15/07/2021
Eviction protection extended for businesses most in need
13/07/2021
EU Commission announces the approval of the UK’s data adequacy
12/07/2021
Why choose an electric company car
12/07/2021
Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage Competition
10/07/2021
Fifth self-employed income support grant to be paid in July
10/07/2021
Providing information for business rates revaluation 2023
09/07/2021
Furlough grant reduces to 70% for July
05/07/2021
Pension Contributions are tax efficient for employee and employer
05/07/2021
Gemma scores a major promotion at HWB
01/07/2021
Bounce back brings positive signs of economic growth
21/06/2021
Check that your shares qualify for CGT business asset disposal relief
09/06/2021
Self Employed Income Support Scheme Update
09/06/2021
Deadline approaches for SME Brexit support grant
08/06/2021
Nil rate band Will trusts are no longer tax efficient
08/06/2021
Extension of filing deadlines
07/06/2021
‘Freeport’ status brings SDLT tax breaks to the Solent
07/06/2021
Make filing your returns early less taxing
28/05/2021
Are you an “accepted” school under the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) regulations?
26/05/2021
Charities Bill and Dormant Assets Bill
19/05/2021
Right to work checks
13/05/2021
Changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax for non-UK residents and companies
13/05/2021
Employee Ownership Trusts – the right thing for your business?
13/05/2021
VAT-registered firms start using digital links under MTD
12/05/2021
Fourth SEISS grant now available
12/05/2021
Marginal relief for Corporation Tax is back
12/05/2021
Details of latest CJRS ‘furlough’ grants
11/05/2021
A change in governance for the audit and accountancy sector
11/05/2021
National Minimum Wage and Sleep-in workers
10/05/2021
Tough times for tourism industry
26/04/2021
Understanding changes to IR35
20/04/2021
Corporate transparency and register reform
16/04/2021
The Budget 2021
16/04/2021
Fundraising Disclosures
16/04/2021
Guidance for AGM’s
16/04/2021
Charity Governance
16/04/2021
The end is in sight!
16/04/2021
HWB celebrates long-service awards while looking to the future
15/04/2021
Staff wellbeing in the Charity Sector
15/04/2021
Off-payroll working
15/04/2021
Filing the annual report
15/04/2021
Going concern reporting
15/04/2021
Responsible Investment
15/04/2021
Are you missing out on tax-free child care?
14/04/2021
New enhanced loss relief rules may result in extra tax refunds
14/04/2021
Making Tax Digital for Corporation Tax
14/04/2021
Trustee Guidance
14/04/2021
Fraud and the pandemic
14/04/2021
Charity model accounts updated
14/04/2021
Have you reported in 30 days? Gains on UK residential property
13/04/2021
Harsher penalty regime for late payment of tax – did you miss it?
13/04/2021
More details on the new super-deduction for equipment
12/04/2021
It’s Official – James is a Responsible Individual
30/03/2021
Why the Third Sector may be contracting
17/03/2021
Changes to prompt-payment code aim to end late payments
08/03/2021
Opt-in to VAT deferral new payment scheme by 31 March 2021
08/03/2021
Buy new equipment before 6 April
07/03/2021
Don’t lose your 2020/21 personal allowance
06/03/2021
Men more likely to file a late tax return, says Hampshire accountancy firm
15/02/2021
Supreme Court rules in FCA business interruption case regarding COVID-19 claims
10/02/2021
VAT Deferral Extended
10/02/2021
Record number of small businesses ‘set to close for good in 2021’
09/02/2021
Delay repayments of Bounce Back Loans by 6 months
09/02/2021
Don’t miss out on valuable property reliefs on death
08/02/2021
Pre-Christmas furlough extension stems the tide of redundancies
07/02/2021
Warning as lockdown fraudsters target school academies
04/02/2021
Scam warning for self-assessment
25/01/2021
HWB celebrates exam success of team members
21/01/2021
Changes for the construction sector: Reverse charge VAT
14/01/2021
New year resolutions to save tax
14/01/2021
National living wage to increase alongside age threshold fall
13/01/2021
New year, new strategy?
12/01/2021
Passing on the family home
12/01/2021
Penalty payments from HMRC on the increase
11/01/2021
Furlough to be extended until April 2021
18/12/2020
Business evictions ban extended until March
11/12/2020
Claim your “furlough” grant by 14th
10/12/2020
Did you know that you can reclaim the tax on the interest of PPI payments you received?
10/12/2020
The suspension of wrongful trading provisions
09/12/2020
Off-payroll working for the private sector is on its way
09/12/2020
Are digital banking platforms suitable for businesses?
08/12/2020
Self-employed fear tax returns may affect fourth SEISS claim
08/12/2020
How about a virtual Christmas party?
08/12/2020
HWB appoints 2 new business advisers
03/12/2020
Business asset disposal relief – Entrepreneurs’ relief is no more (in name at least)
18/11/2020
To flip or not to flip? The pros and cons of changing your main residence
18/11/2020
Government extends furlough scheme following lockdown in England
18/11/2020
SDLT – The job of a solicitor or tax adviser?
17/11/2020
Airbnb reporting property rental details to HMRC
16/11/2020
Negative Interest Rates – What does it mean?
16/11/2020
The Charity SORP
10/11/2020
Independent examination of charity accounts
10/11/2020
How to report serious incidents
09/11/2020
Fraud and the Pandemic
09/11/2020
VAT and Digital Media
07/11/2020
Accounting for operating leases
07/11/2020
Filing the annual report
05/11/2020
Revitalising Trusts
05/11/2020
Corporate Governance and Insolvency Act 2020
05/11/2020
VAT and supplies of e-publications
04/11/2020
Enhanced register of charities
03/11/2020
Diversity in the charity sector
03/11/2020
Gift Aid and trading subsidiaries during the pandemic
03/11/2020
Future charity SORP developments
03/11/2020
Charities and the HMRC Trust Registration Service
02/11/2020
COVID-19 Update
02/11/2020
Transparent and accountable governance
01/11/2020
Fundraising Guidance for Charities
01/11/2020
HWB rewards 40 years of loyal service
26/10/2020
HWB promotes Business Adviser to Associate Director
21/10/2020
Check if you are eligible for the Coronavirus LRSG
13/10/2020
Taxes to consider when moving home
13/10/2020
Tariff changes & key VAT issues at the border from 1 January 2021
13/10/2020
Discretionary Funding Available
12/10/2020
Commission set to recommend national living wage freeze
12/10/2020
Get ready for leaving the EU on 1 January 2021
11/10/2020
Finance cost relief for residential lets
11/10/2020
Tax group calls for extension to the annual investment allowance
11/10/2020
VAT is due on early termination fees and compensation payments
15/09/2020
How much is your business worth?
15/09/2020
October paper deadline for self-assessment
15/09/2020
Kickstart Scheme launches in November
14/09/2020
Are you funding your dependants tax efficiently?
14/09/2020
Penalty and Repayment regime for SEISS announced
14/09/2020
MTD for VAT to be extended to all VAT registered businesses in 2022
13/09/2020
Certain property business owners are liable to Class 2 NICs
13/09/2020
Third time’s the charm for Charity Wing Walk
11/09/2020
HWB expands its probate offering
25/08/2020
Time to incorporate your property portfolio?
17/08/2020
More details on hospitality VAT reduction
17/08/2020
Remotely witnessed wills to be officially valid in England and Wales
17/08/2020
New grants to boost recovery of small businesses in England
17/08/2020
Applications open for second phase of self-employed income support
17/08/2020
A multi-purpose vehicle with crew cab is a car
17/08/2020
Summer Statement
15/07/2020
Making and Registering a Lasting Power of Attorney during the Coronavirus Outbreak
13/07/2020
VAT Guidance – Hospitality and Tourism Sector
13/07/2020
Academies latest guidance
07/07/2020
Second self-employed income support grants to be paid in August
03/07/2020
Protecting your business against fraud
03/07/2020
HMRC may allow tax refunds for anticipated company losses
03/07/2020
Refunds of Quarterly Instalment Payments
03/07/2020
Good news for those out of time to claim a Stamp Duty Land Tax refund
03/07/2020
Flexible Furlough Started 1 July
03/07/2020
Home workers can claim £6 per week
02/06/2020
The Cycle to Work scheme explained
01/06/2020
Option to tax on land and buildings
01/06/2020
Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme Launch
21/05/2020
New Zero Rating of Electronic Publications
05/05/2020
Update on Government Supports – COVID19
28/04/2020
Home owners miss out on SDLT refunds
28/04/2020
CGT Private Residence Relief changes to go ahead
28/04/2020
Delayed Inheritance Tax reforms
28/04/2020
New System for reporting CGT on Property Disposal started 6 April 2020
28/04/2020
Impact on the High–Income Child Benefit Charge
28/04/2020
Chancellor ups annual pension allowance thresholds by £90,000
09/04/2020
Interest Rates Reduced
09/04/2020
Entrepreneurs’ relief lifetime limit slashed from £10m to £1m
09/04/2020
Structures and building allowance increased to 3%
08/04/2020
Changes to National Insurance Contributions
08/04/2020
State Benefits Increased
07/04/2020