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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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Whitley Stimpson Appoints Director
Ian Parker has been made director at chartered accountants and business advisers Whitley Stimpson.
Lorraine Kelly’s tax victory raises important issues for freelancers and businesses
Whitley Stimpson are keen to highlight that the HMRC is not always right when it comes to important issues surrounding small businesses, freelancers, and the off-payroll working (IR35) tax rules.
Fantastic Charity Weekend in Witney!
Whitley Stimpson were delighted to have been involved in two incredible Charity Events over the May Day weekend.
How Research & Development tax credits really make a difference in Oxfordshire
With research and development more crucial than ever in a fast-moving, tech-driven world, the government has introduced significant tax incentives in recent years to encourage greater spending on the discovery and development of new ideas.
Public trusts accountants over politicians on tax
Recent research has shown that, when it comes to tax systems, the public has greater trust in the professionals – including accountants and tax advisers – than it does in politicians and non-government organisations (NGOs).
Whitley Stimpson appoints new head of its Bicester office
Laura Herbert has been appointed as the new director of accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson’s Bicester office.
Making Tax Digital for VAT comes into force
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is finally upon us, with more than a million VAT-registered businesses...
Making Tax Digital: the timing issues of VAT direct debits
In a recent update from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), some care is needed when ‘signing up’ for Making Tax Digital.
HMRC Webinar – preparing for a No Deal EU Exit
UK businesses, importing or exporting goods with the EU, will need to take key steps to continue trading with EU businesses. Find out what you need to know to keep imports and exports up to speed in the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal by viewing this HMRC live webinar.
Making Tax Digital: Is your Business Ready?
As part of the government’s initiative to make the UK’s tax system “fit for the 21st Century”, Making Tax Digital (MTD) will see all businesses submitting all of their tax and VAT information to HM Revenue & Customs quarterly using MTD-compliant software.
Whitley Stimpson warns that private sector organisations need to prepare for the IR35 changes now
In the October 2018 Budget, the Chancellor announced that from April 2020 off-payroll working rules, known as IR35, will affect all private sector firms engaging temporary resource, thereby creating significant administrative challenges for many businesses.
Whitley Stimpson presents some myth-busting facts about Making Tax Digital for VAT
Whitley Stimpson’s John Skinner explains the facts about MTD for VAT and what business owners must do to make sure they are ready for the 1st April, and the alternatives solutions to cloud-accounting software.
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