Following our recent property tax webinar and the changes announced in the Spring Statement, Stevie Heafford, Tax Partner at HW Fisher, outlines the key tax rules,…
Recently I had the pleasure to present with Simon Warner (Head of Licencing and Ventures at Oxford University Innovation) and Carol Rudge (Head of Higher…
Our recent Property Tax Webinar from our Tax Partner team covered property tax and VAT issues relating to whether you’re a homeowner, real estate investor,…
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a celebration honoured worldwide of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It’s a day to raise awareness…
In this week’s Spring Statement, likely the last major fiscal event before the impending general election, all eyes were on the potential introduction of voter-friendly…
Understanding group relief can be helpful in optimising your company’s tax position. The long-standing Corporation Tax relief allows companies within the same group to surrender…
The 31st of January 2024 marked one year since overseas entities owning UK property were mandated to register with Companies House. By creating the register,…
In a much-needed intervention for struggling retailers, the Office of Budget Responsibility recently announced that it will undertake a cost versus benefit review of tax-free…
This article was first published on Accountancy Today. The accountancy profession is evolving rapidly, with several changes that demand the attention and strategic response from…
To celebrate this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with Leyla Murtagh, an AAT Apprentice in the Not-for-Profit team at HW Fisher, on what…
Since 1 January 2024, platforms like Airbnb specialising in short-term rentals have been required to send data on their clients’ earnings to HM Revenue and…
At our recent Chair of Audit Committee Roundtable, we were joined by Nick Hillman, Director of the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), who led us…
A self-assessment tax return can look daunting; however, with the right information and a little insider know-how, it can become a lot simpler. In this…
According to data published by HMRC this week, nearly 5.7 million customers still need to file their self-assessment tax returns for the tax year ending…
2023 was a landmark year for HW Fisher, celebrating 90 years in business and five years post-management buyout. This year, we honoured our history and…
This article was first published on FT Adviser. During the Autumn Statement the Chancellor announced the first ever cuts to National Insurance payments. In his…
Over 20 years ago, the UK government introduced self-assessment for individual taxpayers. The concept was that individuals would prepare their own tax returns and HMRC…
From 13th November, businesses and agents must register for VAT online as part of HMRC’s Making Tax Digital strategy. In this article, Mike Block, VAT…
Today is National Authors Day, an opportunity to celebrate talented writers across the country that have helped to shape our lives with the stories that…
The deadline for individuals choosing to complete their self-assessment via post means you have until the 31st October (aka Halloween) for HMRC to receive all…
The Institute for Fiscal Studies estimated that the average cost of private school fees across the UK in 2022/2023 was £15,200. This marks an increase…
Today HMRC announced that it has collected £3.2 billion in Inheritance Tax (IHT) between April and August 2023, which represents a £0.3 billion year on…
As a sportsperson, travelling the world and competing from different global locations is an exciting endeavour. If you’re a non-UK resident sportsperson, you should be…
You might wonder why you would ever need to value your business, but the circumstances arise more often than you might think. Exit strategy/selling your…
Buying a business is a big decision, whether it’s a first-time acquisition or part of an existing growth strategy. However, the journey from finding a…
Data published by HMRC today reveals that Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts for April 2023 to July 2023 totalled £270.2 billion, representing a £17.3 billion increase…
From April 2023 until the end of March 2026, companies can claim 100% capital allowances on qualifying investments through the full expensing relief. Andrew Tall,…
The UK’s response to the Russia-Ukraine War has seen a significant increase in additions to the UK’s Sanctions List. Tamara Howe, Director of Financial Crime…
From the 8 August 2023, all businesses claiming R&D tax relief or expenditure credit will be required to submit an additional information form through HMRC’s…
Over the past three years, the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in significant disturbances to the world economy, with the aftershocks resulting in supply chain issues, inflation,…
Despite the recent increase, the UK’s Corporation Tax rates remain competitive when compared to other jurisdictions. As a result, this is helping the UK to…
HMRC’s Trust Registration Service (TRS) is an online register of the beneficial ownership of assets held in trusts. Since the 6th October 2020, all expressly…
We recently joined an expert webinar with The WealthiHer Network, focusing on the topic of property investment and securing your financial future. A line-up of…
The Higher Education Policy Institute has published the first holistic picture of small and special-focus universities in Size is Everything: What small, specialist and practice-based…
An individual’s eligibility for the UK State Pension is based on the number of ‘qualifying years’ they have on their national insurance records. However, sometimes…
UK has been accepted into an Indo-Pacific trade bloc in what the government says is its biggest trade deal since Brexit. The Comprehensive and Progressive…
Many taxpayers who receive income gross (without the deduction of tax) are required to make payments on account towards their following year tax liabilities e.g.…
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, is preparing to deliver his spring budget next week, his second statement since taking the job. While few significant tax changes…
The aim of this year’s International Women’s Day #EmbraceEquity campaign theme is to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren’t enough. At HW…
Following the Prime Minister’s newly announced trade deal with Northern Ireland, Gerry Myton, Head of Indirect Tax at accountancy firm HW Fisher, shares a summary…
We recently held a webinar on tax issues affecting the Not for Profit sector. This covered important issues on guidance and policy changes relating to…
More than 11.7m taxpayers filed their tax returns before the 31st January 2023. However HMRC has revealed that more than 600,000 taxpayers missed the deadline.…
For National Apprenticeship Week, we’re celebrating the achievement of our apprentices’ past and present and the positive impact they make to our firm. Our well-respected…
With the cost-of-living crisis hitting home for everyone, more people are looking for new ways to generate income. From taking in lodgers to renting parking…
The chancellor Jeremy Hunt is planning a series of stealth tax rises, among other tax rises and spending cuts, that will force small businesses to pay…
Many predict that the Chancellor will shake up tax rules on dividend payments. Tim Walford-Fitzgerald comments on the predictions: “Fiscal drag is a term that…
HMRC is replacing Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system with the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). The shutdown of CHIEF will be done…
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