Some employers may wish to give a small gift to their employees. As long as the employer meets the relevant conditions, no tax charge will arise on the employee. A tax exemption is available which should help employers ensure that the benefits provided are exempt and do not result in a reportable employee benefit in kind. In order for the benefit to be exempt it must satisfy t ...

The government has announced that residential property transactions rose 15.6% in August following the introduction of a stamp duty holiday. The government has announced: a rise in sales supports nearly three quarters of a million jobs in the sector – with new homeowners also spending extra cash on decorating, furniture and appliances a 30% boost in output in July for the ...

HMRC has published the latest edition of the Employer Bulletin. This guidance for employers, and their agents, includes articles on: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and what employers need to do from August onwards making sure you are paying the correct workplace pension contributions new laws to ensure furloughed employees receive full statutory redundancy payments the ...

HMRC guidance has been updated to identify examples of HMRC related phishing emails and bogus contact. Find out about websites, emails, letters, text messages and phone calls used by scammers and fraudsters to get your personal information  Use these examples to help decide if contact from HMRC is genuine. The examples show you the different methods fraudsters use to get you ...

There is a wide range of financial support available under the Government’s economic rescue package, but it can be difficult to identify the measures most relevant for your specific circumstances. Ward Williams provide a simple overview of the most common financial issues arising for businesses and individuals affected by COVID-19. Read our latest newsletter For further info ...

On Monday 28th October 2019 we held a Charity Halloween Cake Bake in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, at our offices in Weybridge, Uxbridge and Sunninghill. We received some astounding spooky creations from some talented bakers! All the entries were judged using strict criteria and after a tough marking session, the winner from each office received a prize! We would like to say a m ...

For the sixth year running Ward Williams took part in the Weybridge Community Regatta on 2nd August 2019. The regatta is organised by Weybridge Rowing Club, along the River Thames. The Regatta was created as a community initiative for local businesses to meet, network and compete in a sporting environment. Ward Williams put forward a team of four budding rowers. The club gave ...

Stay up to date with the latest tax and accounting news prepared by Ward Williams. Read our latest newsletter here: Ward Williams Newsletter August 2019   ...

Stay up to date with the latest tax and accounting news prepared by Ward Williams. Read our latest newsletter here: Ward Williams Newsletter June 2019 To receive our latest copy of our news please email sarena.harwood@wardwilliams.co.uk or sign up on our website. We have also prepared newsletters specific to Charities Solicitors & Property Investment & Development. ...

Stay up to date with the latest tax and accounting news prepared by Ward Williams. Read our latest newsletter here: Ward Williams Newsletter June 2019 To receive our latest copy of our news please email sarena.harwood@wardwilliams.co.uk or sign up on our website. We have also prepared newsletters specific to Charities, Solicitors & Property Investment & Development. ...