



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
