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We know how important it is for you to be able to find up to date business information, and our people love to share their knowledge about the news, and accounting and tax legislation. Here you will find links to our latest press releases, as well as tax planning and finance blog posts – all written by the Whitley Stimpson team, so you can read our take on topical subjects, and use our advice to help you to run your business. We have also shared the odd blog post or two about what we get up to in our communities, because we are proud to be a part of the areas where we live and work, and to support them where we can.
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Understanding simple assessments
If you owe income tax that cannot be collected automatically via PAYE, such as tax on bank...
Electric vehicle excise duty
If you drive an electric or plug-in hybrid car you will have to pay a new mileage-based charge...
Pay the high income child benefit charge via PAYE
Taxpayers can use HMRC's new online service to register for the high income child benefit charge...
Salary sacrifice pensions
Many employers offer salary sacrifice schemes enabling employees to give up some of their salary...
Income tax increases
The Chancellor will add two percentage points to the rates of tax paid on income received from...
High value council tax surcharge
From April 2028 residential properties valued at £2m or more will attract a new high value council...
Loan charge settlement opportunity
The Chancellor has announced significant and welcome changes for individuals facing tax bills...
Changes to capital allowances
The writing-down allowance (WDA) for capital assets will be lowered from April 2026 and a new...
Avoid festive payroll pitfalls for a smooth December payday
December is one of the busiest times of the year for payroll teams. Alongside the celebrations,...
Senior tax appointment for Whitley Stimpson
Accountancy and business advisors Whitley Stimpson has appointed Mike Shearan as senior tax...
Tractor-ing our way to support Katharine House Hospice
Whitley Stimpson is delighted to be supporting this year’s Banbury Christmas Tractor Run,...
Autumn Budget 2025 – Business Changes
Business Corporation Tax The government has confirmed that the rates of Corporation Tax will...
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