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  1. August 13th 2025
    Business, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Accountancy auditing
    Xero brings Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android to UK small businesses
  2. July 29th 2025
    Business, Payroll, Corporate Tax, Employers
    The Employment Allowance could save your business £10,500 this tax year – here’s what you need to know
  3. July 11th 2025
    Business, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Legal update
    Why cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue: new guidance released by the National Cyber Security Centre
  4. June 26th 2025
    Business, Payroll, Corporate Tax, Legal update, Employers
    39 Tax measures announced aimed at reducing admin burdens for employers and small businesses
  5. June 18th 2025
    Business, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Accountancy auditing
    Secure storage for financial documents with Dext
  6. May 27th 2025
    Personal & family tax advice, Employers
    Advice for parents of teenagers doing GCSEs
  7. May 22nd 2025
    Business, LWA company & team news, Payroll, Corporate Tax, Legal update, Employers
    Changes to Payrolling Benefits and P11D
  8. May 16th 2025
    Business, Corporate Tax, Accountancy auditing
    Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – less than a year to go
  9. April 23rd 2025
    Business, Property Tax advice, Corporate Tax, Accountancy auditing
    Should I pay tax on my side hustle?
  10. April 8th 2025
    Business, Accountancy auditing, Legal update
    Important information for businesses on Companies House changes
  11. March 24th 2025
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Payroll, Corporate Tax, Accountancy auditing, Employers, Early years childcare sector
    Tax, accounting and business advice for early years providers
  12. March 11th 2025
    Business, Corporate Tax, Legal update, Employers, Environmental, Carbon Reduction, Energy, Electric Cars and Vehicles
    Delay tax on your electric car before 31st March 2025
  13. February 25th 2025
    Business, Accountancy auditing, Employers
    Business Strategies Ahead of April 2025 Cost Pressures
  14. February 13th 2025
    Business, Accountancy auditing, Legal update, Environmental, Carbon Reduction, Energy, Electric Cars and Vehicles
    What is Carbon Accounting?
  15. January 30th 2025
    Business, Property Tax advice, Corporate Tax, Personal & family tax advice, Employers, Inheritance tax
    Maximise your tax reliefs before 5th April 2025
  16. January 15th 2025
    Business, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    How businesses can benefit from ChatGPT’s Canvas feature
  17. December 12th 2024
    Business, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Property Tax advice, Payroll, Corporate Tax, Accountancy auditing, Employers
    Important tax and accounting dates for 2025
  18. December 2nd 2024
    Business, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Accountancy auditing
    Planning ahead for 2025: how Dext can help you save time and streamline your business finances
  19. November 21st 2024
    Business, Payroll, Corporate Tax
    Remember to use the trivial benefits exemption for your employee Christmas gifts - it's tax free!
  20. November 5th 2024
    Business, Payroll, Corporate Tax, Legal update, Employers
    HMRC announces new tax implications for double cab pickups
  21. October 31st 2024
    Business, Payroll, Corporate Tax, Employers
    Autumn Budget has dramatic impact on businesses and the self-employed!
  22. October 29th 2024
    Business, Corporate Tax, Personal & family tax advice, Legal update
    New rules on reimbursement for Authorised Push Payment scams
  23. October 14th 2024
    Business, Corporate Tax, Legal update, Employers
    New HMRC guidelines for claiming employment expenses
  24. September 30th 2024
    Property Tax advice, Corporate Tax
    Proposed abolishment of tax advantages for furnished holiday lettings
  25. September 17th 2024
    Business, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Corporate Tax, Accountancy auditing
    What Due Diligence should be carried out when buying another business?
  26. August 14th 2024
    Payroll, Personal & family tax advice, Employers, Inheritance tax
    Beware of the 60% Income Tax trap
  27. July 23rd 2024
    LWA company & team news, Corporate Tax, Personal & family tax advice, Legal update, Inheritance tax, Sports Sector
    Why taxation for sports people requires specialist expertise
  28. July 11th 2024
    Property Tax advice
    Changes to Tax for Furnished Holiday Lettings from April 2025
  29. June 20th 2024
    Business, Corporate Tax, Accountancy auditing
    Understanding the Pros and Cons of the VAT Flat Rate Scheme
  30. June 6th 2024
    Business, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Payroll, Corporate Tax, Personal & family tax advice, Employers
    What are the Benefits of the HMRC App?
  31. May 14th 2024
    Business, Corporate Tax, Accountancy auditing
    The pros and cons of doing business as a limited company vs sole trader
  32. May 10th 2024
    Business, LWA company & team news, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Accountancy auditing, Employers
    How to create an AI-powered internal search engine
  33. April 29th 2024
    Business, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Corporate Tax, Accountancy auditing
    The benefits of using FreeAgent as your small business accounting tool
  34. April 24th 2024
    Business, LWA company & team news, Corporate Tax, Accountancy auditing, Legal update, Employers
    Updated VAT road fuel scale charges from 1st May
  35. April 22nd 2024
    Business, LWA company & team news, Accountancy auditing, Legal update
    Importing and Exporting news and updates
  36. April 18th 2024
    Business, LWA company & team news, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    AI tools for everyday business tasks
  37. April 8th 2024
    Business, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Property Tax advice, Corporate Tax, Legal update
    MTD update for sole traders and landlords
  38. March 28th 2024
    LWA company & team news, Personal & family tax advice, Legal update
    Expansion of childcare support from April
  39. March 15th 2024
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Payroll, Employers
    Impact on payroll systems as a result of changes to Paternity Leave and Pay
  40. March 6th 2024
    Business, LWA company & team news, Property Tax advice, Corporate Tax, Personal & family tax advice, Employers, Inheritance tax
    LWA’s summary of the Spring Budget Tax Points for Businesses, Individuals and Property Owners
  41. February 27th 2024
    Business, Corporate Tax, Personal & family tax advice, Inheritance tax
    5th April tax planning tips for businesses and individuals
  42. February 13th 2024
    Business, LWA company & team news, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Accountancy auditing
    Navigating 2024 business trends and setting objectives
  43. January 31st 2024
    Business, LWA company & team news, Payroll, Legal update
    Holiday pay and entitlement reforms
  44. January 18th 2024
    Personal & family tax advice
    Personal and family tax planning advice for 2024
  45. December 29th 2023
    Business, LWA company & team news, Accountancy auditing
    New law requiring small companies to file profit and loss accounts
  46. December 20th 2023
    Business, LWA company & team news, Newsletters
    December 2023 LWA newsletter - pension contributions
  47. December 14th 2023
    Business, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Accountancy auditing
    Streamlining your bill payments with Xero's latest feature
  48. November 30th 2023
    Corporate Tax, Accountancy auditing
    Updates on the tax treatment of LLPs
  49. November 24th 2023
    Business, LWA company & team news, Newsletters
    November 2023 LWA newsletter - Autumn Statement
  50. November 22nd 2023
    Business, LWA company & team news, Corporate Tax, Personal & family tax advice
    LWA's summary of the Autumn Statement
  51. November 7th 2023
    LWA company & team news, Personal & family tax advice
    Watch out for the latest digital scams and fraud leading up to Black Friday & Christmas
  52. October 26th 2023
    Business, LWA company & team news, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Corporate Tax, Accountancy auditing
    How SME business owners can win the battle against admin overload
  53. October 19th 2023
    Business, LWA company & team news, Newsletters
    October 2023 LWA Newsletter - Inherited Pension Funds
  54. October 3rd 2023
    Business, LWA company & team news, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Corporate Tax
    Navigating Change: UK Customs Shift from CHIEF to CDS
  55. September 22nd 2023
    Business, LWA company & team news, Newsletters
    September 2023 LWA newsletter - influence education
  56. September 19th 2023
    LWA company & team news, Personal & family tax advice
    Proposed Changes to Income Tax on Inherited Pension Funds: What You Need to Know
  57. September 6th 2023
    Business, Corporate Tax, Personal & family tax advice, Electric Cars and Vehicles
    Do I pay income tax for charging my electric company car?
  58. August 23rd 2023
    Business, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Accountancy auditing
    Balancing Business and Family with Xero and Dext
  59. August 1st 2023
    Property Tax advice
    Renters Reform Bill and a new Private Rented Sector Database
  60. July 25th 2023
    Business, LWA company & team news, Newsletters
    July 2023 LWA newsletter - Business Fraud
  61. July 19th 2023
    Business, LWA company & team news
    The latest business fraud and scams to be aware of
  62. June 14th 2023
    Business, LWA company & team news, Accountancy auditing
    HMRC new penalty points scheme and fines now effective
  63. May 31st 2023
    Business, Accountancy auditing
    How to Prepare for an Audit by your Accountant
  64. May 19th 2023
    Business, LWA company & team news, Newsletters, Inheritance tax
    May 2023 LWA newsletter - reduce your inheritance tax bill
  65. May 11th 2023
    Property Tax advice, Personal & family tax advice
    Changes to Capital Gains Tax on Residential Property Disposals
  66. April 30th 2023
    Personal & family tax advice
    How to reduce your Inheritance Tax bill
  67. April 18th 2023
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration, Business, LWA company & team news, Accountancy auditing
    Can AI chatbots do my accounts?
  68. March 21st 2023
    Business, Corporate Tax
    Changes to how business profits are taxed
  69. March 15th 2023
    Business, LWA company & team news, Payroll, Corporate Tax, Personal & family tax advice
    Summary of Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget Statement 2023
  70. February 20th 2023
    Business, Corporate Tax
    Corporation Tax increase and implications on Associated Companies
  71. February 13th 2023
    LWA company & team news
    Part-time Tax Assistant job vacancy at LWA
  72. February 7th 2023
    Personal & family tax advice
    Could the Marriage Allowance tax relief help your finances?
  73. January 20th 2023
    Business, Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    What are your 2023 Business Resolutions?
  74. January 10th 2023
    Corporate Tax
    HMRC delays MTD for Income Tax Self-Assessment for 2 years
  75. December 21st 2022
    Business, LWA company & team news, Newsletters
    December 2022 LWA newsletter - HMRC updates
  76. December 5th 2022
    Business
    Prepare for new penalty rules from 1st January
  77. November 29th 2022
    Payroll
    HMRC app updated for job candidates to help employers
  78. November 22nd 2022
    Business, LWA company & team news, Newsletters
    November 2022 LWA Newletter - Autumn Budget Summary
  79. November 18th 2022
    LWA company & team news
    A Summary of the ‘Freezing’ Autumn Budget Statement
  80. October 26th 2022
    Business
    Changes to basis periods for self-employed workers
  81. October 12th 2022
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    Bank re-authentication in Xero is getting easier
  82. September 23rd 2022
    Business, LWA company & team news, Newsletters
    September 2022 LWA newsletter - Mini Budget Summary
  83. September 22nd 2022
    Personal & family tax advice
    New Pensions Tax Relief for Low-Income Earners
  84. September 9th 2022
    Payroll
    Calculating Holiday Pay for Staff that Work Variable Hours or Regular Overtime
  85. August 30th 2022
    Corporate Tax, Property Tax advice
    Making Tax Digital for Income Tax - Businesses & Landlords
  86. August 18th 2022
    LWA company & team news, Newsletters
    Has your business registered for the plastic packaging tax? - August 2022 newsletter
  87. August 17th 2022
    Personal & family tax advice, Property Tax advice
    Changes to Capital Gains Tax and Divorce
  88. July 15th 2022
    Business, LWA company & team news, Newsletters
    New penalty updates on Making Tax Digital & SEISS - July 2022 Newsletter
  89. July 12th 2022
    Corporate Tax
    MTD Update – New Guidance on Penalties and Other Sectors Required to Comply
  90. July 1st 2022
    Corporate Tax
    Tax-free Childcare Account subsidies to help cover costs
  91. June 17th 2022
    LWA company & team news, Newsletters
    How can your business tackle the energy crisis? - June 2022 Newsletter
  92. June 15th 2022
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    How Can UK Businesses Tackle the Energy Crisis?
  93. June 1st 2022
    LWA company & team news
    LWA Accountants to Sponsor Innovation Category at Warrington Business Awards!
  94. May 19th 2022
    Business, Property Tax advice, Corporate Tax
    Green Business Rates Exemptions Brought Forward
  95. May 10th 2022
    Business
    Cyber Security – the financial risks to your business
  96. April 21st 2022
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    Life in Year One of Trading for A Start-Up Business
  97. April 6th 2022
    Property Tax advice, Corporate Tax
    Tax implications of property letting
  98. March 24th 2022
    Business, LWA company & team news, Property Tax advice, Corporate Tax
    Summary of Rishi Sunak’s Spring 2022 Statement
  99. March 10th 2022
    Corporate Tax
    Upcoming Tax News That May Affect You, Your Business or Your Family
  100. February 21st 2022
    Corporate Tax
    Setting up a Personal Tax Account with HMRC
  101. February 10th 2022
    Corporate Tax
    Marriage: more than just a ring, it might entitle you to a tax break!
  102. January 20th 2022
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    Business Budgeting & Planning for a Successful 2022
  103. January 6th 2022
    Corporate Tax
    Tax Return Submission & Payment Waivers Implemented by HMRC but Interest Still Chargeable
  104. December 21st 2021
    Corporate Tax
    Join the Thousands Tackling Their Tax Return to Beat the Deadline
  105. December 6th 2021
    Corporate Tax
    The tax reliefs and implications of giving gifts at Christmas
  106. November 22nd 2021
    Business
    How do I become a more eco-friendly business?
  107. November 10th 2021
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    Use Dext to save HUGE amounts of time for your Business!
  108. October 27th 2021
    LWA company & team news
    A Summary of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget
  109. October 19th 2021
    Corporate Tax
    New HMRC penalty structure coming into effect - Delayed until 1st January 2023
  110. October 4th 2021
    Payroll
    Final claims for the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
  111. September 10th 2021
    Business
    R&D Tax Relief to Come Under Increased Scrutiny from HMRC
  112. August 20th 2021
    Business
    Temporary Extended Loss Relief for Companies
  113. August 5th 2021
    Corporate Tax
    Are you thinking of getting married this summer?
  114. July 20th 2021
    Newsletters
    Fifth and final self-employed income support grant to be paid from late July
  115. June 28th 2021
    Corporate Tax
    Avoid these P11D Pitfalls!
  116. June 17th 2021
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    Get your invoices paid faster!
  117. June 11th 2021
    Business
    Have you ever searched “Accountants Near Me” in Google?
  118. June 2nd 2021
    Payroll
    Know Your Labour Supply Chain to Ensure Compliance with Off-Payroll IR35 Rules
  119. May 14th 2021
    Business
    As lockdown restrictions ease, be aware of an increase in fraud and scams
  120. April 29th 2021
    Corporate Tax
    Countdown to Making Tax Digital, Plus Be Aware of the New VAT Penalty Points System
  121. April 12th 2021
    Business
    Everything You Need to Know About the Super-Deduction & New Capital Allowances
  122. March 31st 2021
    LWA company & team news
    Leavitt Walmsley Associates Return as Official Sponsor for the 20/21 Ice Hockey Elite Series!
  123. March 19th 2021
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    Receipt Bank is now Dext and LWA are here to help you get ready for Making Tax Digital!
  124. March 4th 2021
    LWA company & team news
    Summary of Rishi Sunak’s Spring 2021 Budget for LWA Clients
  125. March 1st 2021
    Property Tax advice
    Applying the Domestic Reverse Charge in Xero
  126. February 26th 2021
    Business
    Business Vehicles – First Year Allowance Changes effective April 2021
  127. February 14th 2021
    Corporate Tax
    Make this Valentine’s Day extra special with a break; The Marriage Allowance tax break!
  128. February 9th 2021
    Business, LWA company & team news
    What is a Commodity Code?
  129. February 1st 2021
    Newsletters
    Brexit – answers to the questions UK businesses are asking right now
  130. January 23rd 2021
    Newsletters
    LWA January 2021 newsletter
  131. January 22nd 2021
    Newsletters
    Get ready to opt-in to the new VAT payment scheme before 23rd February!
  132. January 18th 2021
    Newsletters
    Brexit update: new rules and government guidance
  133. January 6th 2021
    Newsletters
    Updated government coronavirus support for you and your business
  134. December 17th 2020
    Business, LWA company & team news, Payroll
    Important information for UK employers with EU workers
  135. December 2nd 2020
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    2020: The Year We All Learned the Importance of Cashflow
  136. November 13th 2020
    Newsletters
    An easy-to-follow checklist to help ensure your business is prepared for Brexit
  137. November 6th 2020
    Newsletters
    Government Coronavirus Support - the details for you and your business from the 5th November announcement
  138. October 20th 2020
    Newsletters
    Self-Assessment customers to benefit from enhanced payment plans
  139. October 15th 2020
    Corporate Tax
    IR35 Changes Explained to Help You Prepare Ahead of April 2021
  140. October 7th 2020
    Newsletters
    Everything you need to know about the government’s Kickstart scheme
  141. October 1st 2020
    Property Tax advice
    Are you prepared for the reverse charge VAT coming into effect for the building and construction industry?
  142. September 24th 2020
    Newsletters
    Here’s what the Winter Economy Plan means for you and your business
  143. September 23rd 2020
    Newsletters
    Make the most of Government funding support before it’s too late, including the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Bonus
  144. September 18th 2020
    Newsletters
    LWA September 2020 Newsletter - New Covid support funding announced for businesses
  145. September 9th 2020
    Property Tax advice
    How the Domestic Reverse Charge VAT postponement could affect your cashflow
  146. August 20th 2020
    Newsletters
    LWA August 2020 Summer Newsletter
  147. August 10th 2020
    Newsletters
    Furlough fraud – avoiding investigation for genuine claims
  148. July 31st 2020
    Newsletters
    Coronavirus fraud in its many forms – how to protect yourself
  149. July 22nd 2020
    Newsletters
    HMRC Supports Taxpayers with Easier ‘Time to Pay’ access
  150. July 9th 2020
    Newsletters
    All the information you need from the Government's Summer Economic Update
  151. July 7th 2020
    Property Tax advice
    Now in Force: 30-Day Deadline to Pay Capital Gains Tax on Residential Property Disposals
  152. June 22nd 2020
    Newsletters
    Further changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme & Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
  153. June 19th 2020
    Property Tax advice
    Announcement from HMRC on VAT Reverse Charge Postponement
  154. June 8th 2020
    Payroll
    The Benefits of Outsourcing Your Payroll
  155. June 1st 2020
    Newsletters
    Government update on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme & Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
  156. May 22nd 2020
    Newsletters
    Coronavirus - New funding announced by the Government and Trafford Borough Council - do you qualify?
  157. May 20th 2020
    Newsletters
    Managing debt and understanding Debt Relief rules when it comes to Covid-19
  158. May 12th 2020
    Newsletters
    Job Retention Scheme extended until October, plus, important information for Self-employed workers
  159. May 5th 2020
    Newsletters
    Further information on Covid-19 financial support if you're self-employed
  160. April 29th 2020
    Newsletters
    Coronavirus – New 100% Government backed loan scheme announced
  161. April 27th 2020
    Newsletters
    Protect yourself from Coronavirus cybercrime and fraud
  162. April 20th 2020
    Newsletters
    COVID-19 EMPLOYER INFORMATION AND ADVICE FOR CLIENTS FROM TWYFORD HR
  163. April 15th 2020
    Newsletters
    Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended to include more employees
  164. April 9th 2020
    Newsletters
    Coronavirus - more on who you can furlough, plus a furlough claim calculator
  165. April 6th 2020
    Payroll
    Employment Allowance changes from April 2020
  166. April 2nd 2020
    Newsletters
    Coronavirus - further details on Government support
  167. March 30th 2020
    Newsletters
    Coronavirus - summary of Government funding
  168. March 27th 2020
    Newsletters
    Coronavirus - Employer HR support update by Twyford HR
  169. March 26th 2020
    Newsletters
    Coronavirus - All the information you need if you're self-employed, plus be aware of scammers
  170. March 25th 2020
    Newsletters
    Latest Coronavirus business & personal finance update from the LWA team
  171. March 20th 2020
    Newsletters
    Coronavirus personal finance update from the LWA team
  172. March 18th 2020
    Newsletters
    Coronavirus business support update from the LWA team
  173. March 11th 2020
    LWA company & team news
    2020 Spring Budget – The Key Points for LWA Clients
  174. March 9th 2020
    Property Tax advice
    Do you know about imminent Capital Gains Tax changes on Residential Property Sales?
  175. February 26th 2020
    LWA company & team news
    Don’t get caught out by courier fraud
  176. January 29th 2020
    Business
    New VAT Zero Rating For Digital Publications
  177. January 10th 2020
    Corporate Tax
    A record number of festive period tax returns filed! No excuses – don’t be late!
  178. December 12th 2019
    Corporate Tax
    Tax tips from LWA to help ensure you have a good Christmas break!
  179. November 27th 2019
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    GOLD! Always believe in your……Accountants! LWA are now Xero and Receipt Bank Gold Accredited Partners.
  180. November 14th 2019
    Business, Corporate Tax, Employers, Electric Cars and Vehicles
    Company car tax rates are changing. Do you stand to benefit?
  181. October 16th 2019
    Business
    What are considered deductible and non-deductible expenses for business?
  182. September 25th 2019
    Newsletters
    Brexit Is, Well Maybe, Probably, Almost Definitely Happening; Here’s What Your Business Needs to Do to Prepare
  183. September 10th 2019
    Property Tax advice
    Urgent Announcement from HMRC on Reverse Charge Postponement
  184. August 20th 2019
    Property Tax advice
    Top Tips & Tax Implications for Property Developers, Investors & Landlords
  185. July 29th 2019
    Payroll
    Are You Aware of the New Ruling on Overtime and Holiday Pay?
  186. July 24th 2019
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    Receipt Bank is the Invoice Admin Solution for your Business
  187. June 20th 2019
    Newsletters
    What will a No-Deal Brexit mean for businesses?
  188. June 11th 2019
    Property Tax advice
    Guidance to help you prepare for the 1st October 2019 Domestic Reverse Charge VAT rules
  189. May 29th 2019
    Property Tax advice
    Changes to Private Residence Relief affecting Income from Property
  190. April 10th 2019
    Business
    Changes to VAT on Advance Payments
  191. March 28th 2019
    Business
    Top tips for tax planning before the financial year end 2018/19
  192. March 14th 2019
    Business
    The Spring Statement 2019 - Less Business More Personal
  193. March 7th 2019
    Business
    Payroll updates from April 2019 for employers and employees
  194. February 14th 2019
    Business
    The latest updates on IR35 tax reforms in 2019
  195. January 28th 2019
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    Working with Gold Accredited Xero Partnered accountants and why it matters
  196. January 10th 2019
    Business
    11,000 tax returns filed over Christmas!
  197. December 18th 2018
    Newsletters
    December Newsletter
  198. December 14th 2018
    Business
    2019 VAT rules changes for the building and construction industry
  199. November 30th 2018
    Newsletters
    November Newsletter
  200. November 22nd 2018
    Cloud Accounting & AI Integration
    Backing up on Xero - to do or not to do
  201. November 14th 2018
    Business
    Residential property changes that UK homeowners and landlords need to know about
  202. October 31st 2018
    Newsletters
    October Newsletter