Off-payroll working: changes to company size thresholds
The government is changing the thresholds that determine company size, and this will have a knock-on effect for off-payroll and IR35 rules too. Clayton & Brewill explains more in the blog below. What are the new thresholds? The new rules alter the thresholds set out in the Companies Act 2006 and have been in place […]
Recent updates to R&D claims
In response to high levels of error and fraud, the Research and Development (R&D) tax relief scheme has been significantly reshaped since 2023, with HMRC risk assessments now being much sharper. In our latest blog, the Clayton & Brewill team discuss what’s new in R&D tax claims and how errors will be dealt with moving […]
July 2025 newsletter: the latest updates from Clayton & Brewill
Clayton & Brewill’s July 2025 newsletter is now available to view online. Summer is well and truly here and holiday season is upon us! We’ve been busy as always at Clayton & Brewill and are looking forward to making the most of the warm weather and long evenings before Autumn is here. In our latest […]
Why is HMRC turning down claims for SDLT refunds?
Recently HMRC has turned down a high number of claims for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refunds made on the grounds that a property in need of repair was unsuitable for use as a dwelling. Clayton & Brewill explains why these claims were turned down and what actually makes a property uninhabitable in the eyes […]
June 2025 newsletter: the latest updates from Clayton & Brewill
Clayton & Brewill’s June 2025 newsletter is now available to view online. It’s been a busy few months at Clayton & Brewill and we can’t believe we are already half way through the year! While we are enjoying the long summer evenings we are hoping that the weather will reflect the new season rather than […]
PAYE: avoiding unwanted attention from HMRC
Recent tax figures show a gap of over £3 billion for PAYE, and this is being regarded as due to employer errors. In this blog, the Clayton & Brewill team discuss these tax gap figures and how employers can ensure they don’t end up on the wrong side of HMRC’s statistics. What is the PAYE […]
New tax rules for double cab pick-ups
As announced in the Autumn Budget, from 6 April 2025 double cab pick-up trucks with a payload of at least one metric tonne will be classified as cars for benefit in kind (BIK) or capital allowance purposes. Clayton & Brewill explain what these new rules could mean for you and your business and how long […]
Jointly owned property: getting the rules right
Many individuals do not realise that HMRC automatically treats income from jointly owned property that has been let out as being split equally between spouses, unless an election has been made to change this. In this blog, the Clayton & Brewill team discusses the tax rules behind jointly owned property and why seeking professional advice […]
New partner appointment at Clayton & Brewill
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Rostance as partner, following the retirement of long-serving partner Neil South. Adam has been working at Clayton & Brewill since 2012, where he joined the firm as an AAT apprentice. After initially working within the compliance department, Adam transferred to the audit department as an audit […]
Celebrating Neil South’s career at Clayton & Brewill
After an impressive 37 years with Clayton & Brewill, Neil South is retiring from his full-time role as partner at the end of this month. Neil first joined the firm in May 1988, just three weeks before his wedding! Over the decades, he’s built a career defined by dedication, deep expertise, and lasting client relationships. […]