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Partner changes at Rowleys
29th September 2022
From Trainee to Managing Partner Tom Copson will step up to managing partner at Leicester-based chartered accountants Rowleys, after re-joining the firm two years ago as a partner. Tom spent five years at Rowleys as a trainee, prior...
General
Mini Budget September 2022
24th September 2022
Mini Budget September 2022 The government’s plans for growth Chancellor reveals his plan for growth The week leading up to Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘Mini Budget’ may have been a short one due to the Queen’s funeral but the new government...
Pensions
Pensions: are annuities making a comeback?
22nd September 2022
Pensions: are annuities making a comeback? In recent years the annuity market has seen a significant decline. However as auditors of many pensions scheme we are seeing more of an appetite of trustees and scheme advisers to explore annuities...
Medical
Payroll update for NHS staff – pension contribution calculations are changing from 1 October 2022
22nd September 2022
Payroll update for NHS staff - pension contribution calculations are changing from 1 October 2022 The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced changes to the NHS pension effective from 1 October 2022. Your payroll provider should be aware...
Medical
Important News for GP Practices with non-March Year Ends
22nd September 2022
Important News for GP Practices with non-March Year Ends There are changes coming in to effect in the tax year 2024/25 which will impact on GP practices with non-March year ends. Rowleys’ specialist medical team share more on how it...
Tax
Changes to calculating holiday entitlement for employees on irregular contracts
21st September 2022
A recent court case has highlighted an urgent need for employers to review how they calculate the holiday pay of part-year or employees or work for them on an intermittent basis. Here, we share more about this landmark case, the...
Tax
Emergency mini-budget announced
16th September 2022
It has been announced that Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will deliver an emergency mini-budget on Friday 23rd September. It is expected the chancellor will bring in additional winter tax cuts and set out more detail on the energy price cap...
General
Our Payroll Service
7th September 2022
Our payroll service offers all the benefits of a payroll department without the overheads or compliance risks. Payroll is integral to keeping a business running successfully. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult and time-consuming to manage and keep up to...
Medical
Seminar for GPs – The Annual Allowance Time Bomb
7th September 2022
Join our Medical team and Paul Gordan, Head of Medical Specialist Wealth Planners at Sanlam Wealth, to ensure you’re up to speed with the latest information on the hot topic of GP pensions annual allowances. Paul will share his insights and specialist...
Tax
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self- Assessment is coming!
9th August 2022
Sole Traders and those with property income….Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self- Assessment is coming! Making Tax Digital (‘MTD’) is the UK government’s programme designed to help businesses and individuals get their tax right and help HMRC get more...
General
Changes to the National Insurance….so what salary should I take?
4th July 2022
Earlier in the year we had the annual Budget which announced that from 5 April 2022 there would be changes to National Insurance: The “Employment Allowance” increased, this allows eligible employers to reduce their annual National Insurance liability by up...
Medical
Rowleys launches new GP consultancy service
30th June 2022
Rowleys has launched a new service delivering tailored practice management consultancy for General Practices (GPs), in response to demand for experienced support and knowledge in an increasingly complex and pressured environment. Practice management professional and qualified management accountant, Kate Hunter...
Tax
Upcoming changes to VAT penalties & VAT interest charges: Replacement for VAT penalty and interest regime delayed until 1 January 2023
16th June 2022
The new VAT penalty system was scheduled to come into effect from 1 April 2022, but in a Written Ministerial Statement Lucy Frazer (Financial Secretary to the Treasury) has announced that it will now apply from 1 January 2023. “This extra time allows HMRC...
General
Auto Enrolment rules and Directors
6th May 2022
We often get asked about auto enrolment rules and how they apply to company directors. Please see below for details. Directors without an employment contract If a director does not have an employment contract, they cannot be a worker and...
Tax
Do you own a residential property in a company?…April 30th deadline
7th April 2022
Since 2012 Limited Companies are liable to prepare and submit an additional annual return and may be liable to an annual tax charge on high value residential properties they own. This regime is known as Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings...
General
Tax
Personal Tax Year End Planning 2021/22
4th March 2022
Personal Tax Year End Planning – Take action before 5 April 2022 There are a wide range of allowances and reliefs that can be used before the 2021/2022 tax year comes to an end, covering topics such as: Income Tax...
General
Are you submitting your VAT returns manually?
3rd March 2022
In April 2019 Making Tax Digital (MTD) came in to force for all businesses that were compulsory registered for VAT. MTD was one of the most fundamental changes to the administration of the tax system for at least 20 years. ...
General
Rowleys launches apprenticeship programme for graduates and school leavers
15th February 2022
We are delighted to launch our 2022 new starter selection process, as a growing accountancy firm we recognise the need to invest in those that are ready to start a career in accountancy and tax. We are looking for four...
