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CWM Chartered Accountants Chartered accountants and registered auditors. Services include accounting, auditing, company secretarial, personal, self assessment and corporate tax advice.

Online accounting and payroll software provided.

Winter Fuel Payment opt-out deadlines are coming soon for pensioners in England, Wales, and Scotland. If you want to ref...
25/09/2026

Winter Fuel Payment opt-out deadlines are coming soon for pensioners in England, Wales, and Scotland. If you want to refuse the payment this winter or future years, make sure to check your deadlines and options now. Find out why this matters and how to act before time runs out.

Pensioners who do not want to receive the Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2026–27 have until September to opt out. The payment will be recovered through the tax system from those whose total income exceeds £35,000.

Big changes are coming for crypto taxes! Government plans new rules on stablecoins, loans, and liquidity pools to bring ...
24/09/2026

Big changes are coming for crypto taxes! Government plans new rules on stablecoins, loans, and liquidity pools to bring clarity. Curious? Read on to see what these mean for your crypto holdings and how they might affect your returns from April 2027.

The tax treatment of some crypto assets is set to change under draft legislation for Finance Bill 2026–27. The proposed changes include new rules for qualifying stablecoins, crypto asset loans and liquidity pools.

A major change is coming to va**ng products this October. Businesses need to prepare now for new duty stamps and complia...
23/09/2026

A major change is coming to va**ng products this October. Businesses need to prepare now for new duty stamps and compliance rules. Could this affect your local v**e shop? Find out why the clock is ticking for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers alike. **ng

Businesses in the va**ng sector are reminded that the new Va**ng Products Duty and the Va**ng Duty Stamps Scheme will take effect from 1 October 2026. HMRC is urging manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers to make sure they are ready for the introduction of the Va**ng Products Duty and t...

Alert: HMRC plans to recover persistent tax debts automatically from UK bank accounts after multiple collection attempts...
22/09/2026

Alert: HMRC plans to recover persistent tax debts automatically from UK bank accounts after multiple collection attempts fail. Could this affect you or your business? Find out why this change matters and what safeguards are in place.

HMRC is reviewing proposals to introduce new powers for recovering lower-value, persistent tax debts from individuals and businesses that repeatedly fail to engage with collection efforts. The proposals, set out in a public consultation earlier this year, would allow HMRC to recover debts through af...

Alert: Dividing finances due to divorce isn't just about who gets what. Tax rules mean timing and agreements can serious...
21/09/2026

Alert: Dividing finances due to divorce isn't just about who gets what. Tax rules mean timing and agreements can seriously affect money on the table. Find out why expert advice is key before signing anything. Read on to avoid costly surprises.

When a couple divorces or separates, they need to agree how their finances will be divided. This can include property, pensions, savings, investments and maintenance payments. Where possible, reaching an agreement without going to court can be quicker and less expensive. In England and Wales, howev...

🚨 New tax alert! HMRC has launched a faster, easier way to register for self-assessment online. Avoid penalties by actin...
21/09/2026

🚨 New tax alert! HMRC has launched a faster, easier way to register for self-assessment online. Avoid penalties by acting in good time and discover how your Unique Taxpayer Reference could arrive within days, not weeks. Find out why this matters now and get ahead on your tax journey.

HMRC has launched an improved online service to make it easier for individuals to register for self-assessment. Anyone who needs to submit a tax return for the first time for the 2025–26 tax year should notify HMRC by 5 October 2026 to avoid a potential penalty.

Could flat rates be the key to easier record keeping and saving time for the self-employed? Discover how simplified expe...
18/09/2026

Could flat rates be the key to easier record keeping and saving time for the self-employed? Discover how simplified expenses might change the way you handle costs. Find out why comparing flat rates and actual expenses matters before you decide. Read on to see if this method suits your business routines.

Self-employed people can choose to use simplified expenses to calculate certain business costs using flat rates rather than working out their actual expenses.

Alert: Are your staff getting the right minimum wage? Mistakes could cost you dearly. Check if apprentices or young work...
17/09/2026

Alert: Are your staff getting the right minimum wage? Mistakes could cost you dearly. Check if apprentices or young workers are paid correctly to avoid penalties. Find out why it matters now and keep your payroll up to date.

Employers must make sure their staff receive at least the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rate that applies to them. The correct rate depends on the worker's age and, in some cases, whether they are an apprentice.

Alert: Did you know your company can be dormant for Corporation Tax without being officially closed? It's about your tra...
16/09/2026

Alert: Did you know your company can be dormant for Corporation Tax without being officially closed? It's about your trading activity, income, and more. Find out why this could affect your next tax move. Read on to see if your company fits the dormant status.

A company does not have to be formally closed to become dormant for Corporation Tax. A company is usually considered dormant if it has stopped trading and has no other income, such as investment income.

Trading losses aren't always bad news, they could unlock a tax refund! If your business has made a loss, you might recla...
15/09/2026

Trading losses aren't always bad news, they could unlock a tax refund! If your business has made a loss, you might reclaim tax from previous profits or shield future earnings. Curious how this could work for you? Find out why this matters now.

Making a trading loss whilst not ideal can sometimes generate a tax refund. If you are a self-employed individual or a member of a trading partnerships, a trading loss can potentially be set against other income or capital gains. This can reduce the amount of tax payable and, where tax has already b...

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