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Rowleys is supporting the VAL Charity Awards 2025
1st October 2025
Rowleys is proud to be supporting the 2025 VAL Charity Awards, which take place on Friday 3 October. The annual awards, hosted by Voluntary Action Leicestershire (VAL) celebrate the outstanding work of charities, community groups and volunteers across Leicester and...
General & People
Rowleys strengthens team with 16 new appointments across the firm
24th September 2025
Leicester-based accountants Rowleys has welcomed 16 new recruits across its Audit and Accounts, Tax, Payroll, and Medical teams, further strengthening the firm as it continues to grow and invest in the future. The firm’s Tax team has been boosted by...
Tax
Making Tax Digital – Free breakfast event
22nd September 2025
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is coming. Don’t get caught out by the new HMRC rules. Big changes are coming. From April 2026, sole traders and landlords with an income of £50,000 or more will have to keep digital records and...
General & People
Rowleys fundraiser for Leicestershire 3 Peaks Challenge 2025 – Charity Link
15th September 2025
On the 28th September some of the Rowleys team are taking part in Charity Links Leicestershire 3 peaks challenge which is a 16 mile walk or run around the beautiful Charnwood countryside. Challengers will be tackling Bardon Hill (Leicestershire’s highest...
Tax
R&D tax relief: What’s changed and what businesses need to know
22nd August 2025
R&D tax relief has always been a valuable incentive, but the pace and volume of changes in recent years has left many businesses wondering where they stand. With HMRC’s latest figures showing rising costs, tougher compliance, and a continued drive...
Payroll
Rising payroll software costs – Why outsourcing your payroll could save you money and provide peace of mind
8th August 2025
Payroll is one of the most critical functions in any business, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while meeting all legal and compliance obligations. However, as payroll software costs continue to rise, many businesses are re‑evaluating whether managing...
General & People
Common misconceptions about Wills
24th June 2025
Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect the people and things you care about most. Yet many people put it off often because they believe Wills are only necessary later in life...
Payroll
Why directors should review their salary strategy in 2025/26
16th June 2025
As we move through the 2025/26 tax year, company directors, particularly those in small or owner-managed businesses, should take time to review how they’re taking their income. Several changes to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and Employment Allowance rules, may mean...
General & People
Case study: How Rowleys helped a solicitors prepare for long-term success
8th June 2025
Client: Confidential – Midlands-based solicitor firm Sector: Legal/Professional Services Services provided: Restructuring advice, tax planning, and partnership support The challenge A long-established solicitor firm approached Rowleys seeking advice on how to future-proof their business. The partners recognised the need for...
Tax
Employment Related Securities (ERS): What you need to know before the 6 July deadline
3rd June 2025
If your business has employees, directors, or even subcontractors who have acquired shares, options, or other types of securities, you may need to submit an Employment Related Securities (ERS) return to HMRC. With the filing deadline of 6 July 2025...
Payroll
Payrolling benefits delayed to 2027: Why you should still act now
21st May 2025
Payrolling benefits delayed to 2027: Why you should still act now HMRC recently announced that payrolling employee benefits will now become mandatory from April 2027 instead of the originally proposed April 2026. While this delay may offer some breathing space...
Tax
Why inheritance tax (IHT) planning is more important than ever
15th May 2025
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently revealed that Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts reached an all-time high of £8.2 billion between April 2024 - March 2025, a significant increase of 10.8% compared to the previous year. This rise in IHT receipts...
General & People
Changes to company size and audit thresholds
30th April 2025
The long awaited changes to company size and audit thresholds has come in to effect for companies with a year end starting on or after 6 April 2025. The thresholds have not been changed since 2013 and the reasoning behind...
Payroll
Neonatal care leave and pay: What employers need to know
9th April 2025
From 6 April 2025, a new statutory right to neonatal care leave and pay will be introduced, expected to benefit around 60,000 working parents across the UK. This change will have significant implications for employers, who will need to ensure...
Medical
Red Flag Update – Important updates of GP practices
31st March 2025
ARE YOU MAXIMISING YOUR TAX SAVINGS FROM YOUR SURGERY PREMISES? GP Partners investing in the acquisition, extension, or refurbishment of surgery buildings have a valuable opportunity to generate significant tax relief by maximising available capital allowances. Click below to find...
Tax
The Spring Statement 2025
27th March 2025
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, held the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March 2025. In the run up to the event, the Chancellor stated that she ‘remains committed to one major fiscal event a year to give families and businesses...
Payroll
Why now is the perfect time to review your payroll processes
17th March 2025
With the new tax year just around the corner, businesses are facing several significant changes that could impact their payroll processes. From increases to the National Minimum Wage to adjustments in National Insurance Contributions, along with payrolling benefits becoming mandatory,...
Tax
2024/25 year end tax planning guide
13th March 2025
As the end of the 2024/25 tax year approaches, it’s important to review your financial position and take advantage of available tax reliefs before new rules take effect. In this guide, Rowleys’ Tax Team share some key areas to consider...
Tax
Tax changes for double cab pick-ups: What you need to do to prepare
7th March 2025
From April 2025, changes to the way double cab pick-up trucks are taxed will come into effect. With end-of-year tax planning underway, it's essential to understand how these changes could affect your tax liabilities and business investment decisions for the...
Payroll
Understanding the pay-related changes coming in 2025 and the impact on your business
6th February 2025
The latest Budget introduced significant changes affecting payroll costs for businesses, which are due to come into effect in April 2025. With increases to the National Living Wage and employer National Insurance Contributions employers need to understand how these updates...
