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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...
National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage to increase from April 2023.
In November, when he shared his Autumn Statement with the nation, Jeremy Hunt announced a 9.7% increase to the National Living Wage (NLW) from 1st April 2023, as well as increases to National Minimum Wage (NMW). What seemed like a far-off change three months ago, is...
The Cost-Of-Living Crisis And The Impact On Mental Health
By now, you’re probably no stranger to the phrase ‘cost-of-living crisis’, as it seems to have taken over from the pandemic’s position at the forefront of public interest. Coined in reference to a nationwide decrease of ‘real’ disposable incomes, the cost-of-living...
The tax allowances and reliefs you should make the most of before the 2022/23 year-end
We’re now firmly in the last quarter of the 2022/23 financial year, which can only mean one thing… it’s time to make sure that you’ve used all of the tax allowances available to you! As your trusted accountant, we want to make sure that you don’t pay any more taxes...
