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Choosing the right tax advantaged Employee Share Scheme for your business
In this day and age, standing out from competitors is crucial for both your reputation as a brand, and also as an employer. Companies are consistently establishing more exciting and inventive methods of retaining their employees and attracting new talent, and it’s...
Self Assessment threshold updated for 2023/24
If you are usually required to submit a Self Assessment tax return, then we may have some exciting news for you… HMRC has announced that from this tax year (2023/24) onwards, the Self Assessment threshold for PAYE taxpayers will increase, reducing the administrative...
Is it time for an audit?
Has it been a while since your last company audit? If so, the EKWilliams Audit and Assurance team have got your back! Undertaking an audit is a legal obligation for some companies, whereas others may simply benefit from the insight that an audit can give them into the...
An introduction to our accounts preparation services
At EKWilliams we are proud to provide a one-stop accounting solution to our clients, supporting their businesses throughout their entire life cycles. We’re passionate about what we do, and continuously work to develop our services to be at the forefront of innovation....
Reminder: submit your P11D form ahead of the deadline
Although the 2022/23 tax year may now seem like a distant memory, it’s essential that you and your employees are aware of the imminent P11D deadline. By fulfilling your P11D obligations, you’ll ensure that HMRC are aware of your tax compliance with regards to employee...
Welcome to the team, Paul!
We’re thrilled to welcome Paul Murphy to EKWilliams as our Audit and Accounts Manager! Paul joins us from NRB Chartered Accountants, where he had worked for 14 years following his accountancy training at TF Dunhams. Throughout his career, Paul has worked in general...
Four ways the Government is simplifying the tax system for small businesses
Quite often, the complexities of the UK tax system may be off-putting when considering starting a business. This was not helped by Kwasi Kwarteng’s closure of the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) in the mini-budget last autumn. At the Spring Budget 2023, Jeremy Hunt...
R&D relief updates for SMEs
You may recall that in November’s Autumn Statement, Jeremy Hunt promised to return with a more robust R&D tax credit scheme for smaller research-intensive companies. Well, in the Spring Budget earlier this month, updates to Research and Development (R&D)...
Extension of the deadline to make voluntary National Insurance Contributions
The deadline for making National Insurance Contributions dating back to April 2006 had previously been set as 5th April 2023, but the government has now extended it to 31st July 2023. Anyone who hopes to claim the UK state pension should check their national insurance...
Menopause In The Workplace: How Can You Support Employees?
Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workplace, but did you know that one in four women considers leaving her job because of it? Society-wide, there is a lack of support and understanding surrounding menopause. As a result, women are left...
