Six reasons to file your tax return before 31 December

Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill give six good reasons to get your self-assessment tax return filed before the end of December. 31 January 2024 is the deadline for filing your self-assessment tax return, and for paying any tax that you owe. But, for anyone with a few hours to spare before the end of […]
Autumn Statement 2023: key announcements

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement on 22 November, promising that the government will “reduce debt, cut tax and reward work”. New measures announced include a reduction in national insurance for both the employed and self-employed, pension reforms, and cuts to business tax. Personal measures National insurance cuts For employees on between £12,570 and […]
Minimum wage: avoiding the pitfalls

With changes to the minimum wage being made every year, it is important that businesses are up-to-date with these rules and regulations to ensure that employees are not being underpaid. In this blog, the team at Clayton & Brewill discuss the nuances of minimum wage and any potential problems employers should be aware of. The […]
October 2023 newsletter: the latest news and updates from Clayton & Brewill

Clayton & Brewill’s October 2023 newsletter is now available to view online. In this issue, we look at a number of key talking points in the sector at the moment, including: Covid support payments are still on HMRC’s radar R&D single scheme uncertainty for customers Paying voluntary National Insurance contributions The High Income Child Benefit […]
Meet the Clayton & Brewill team: Amanda Stefanetti

In our latest meet the team blog, we interviewed one of our directors, Amanda Stefanetti, to learn more about what it’s like to work at Clayton & Brewill and how her role has changed since she joined the firm almost 15 years ago. What drew you to a career in accountancy? While at university, I […]
What does the tax rules shake-up mean for pension planning?

Whether you’re reviewing your own investment options for the future, a business owner looking for tax-efficient remuneration strategies, or an employer looking to signpost staff to advice, Clayton & Brewill explains what this year’s changes to tax-rules mean for pension planning and shares a round up of everything you need to know in order to […]
Full expensing: will it benefit your business?

Unveiled in the Spring Budget earlier this year, ‘full expensing’ is the highlight of what the government calls its new ‘capital allowances offer’. In this article, Nottingham chartered accountants Clayton & Brewill explains what full expensing is and how it may benefit your business. What is full expensing? Full expensing can be used for expenditure […]
Why should R&D should be on your agenda now?

R&D should be on businesses’ agendas now because of a backdrop of increasing HMRC scrutiny. HMRC’s dedicated compliance team has more than doubled in size in recent years. Then there’s the built-in complexity of the rules. Add to that significant change – and it’s not the time to get a claim for Research and Development […]
Tax rules for the construction sector

The construction sector has its own compliance regime – the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and the VAT domestic reverse charge (DRC). With the bar for compliance set to be raised still higher, businesses need to be confident that they are applying the rules correctly, as Clayton & Brewill explains. Why compliance rules matter The DRC […]
July 2023 newsletter: the latest news and updates from Clayton & Brewill

Clayton & Brewill’s July 2023 newsletter is now available to view online. In this issue, we look at a number of key talking points in the sector at the moment, including: What is full expensing and will it benefit your business? The latest news around Trade and Customs Why basis period reform actually does matter […]