Capital Gains Tax Changes
Historically capital gains tax on property gains has been paid 9 months after the end of the tax year in which a property was sold. For example a property sold on 31 March 2020 would be reported on the 2019/2020 Tax Return and tax paid by 31 January 2021. From 6 April 2020 this has […]
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The Government’s job retention scheme for furloughed staff went live on 20th April 2020. Wettone Matthews has already completed many submissions on behalf of our payroll clients and the first of which are starting to see payments being received. In order to make submissions you will need to use your Government gateway ID along with […]
Business Support and Guidance – EHDC
East Hampshire District Council’s latest news on small business grants and other business support in accordance with the current situation. If you believe you may be entitled to claim business rates relief or small business grants and your local Council doesn’t know your bank details then you can apply online through the below link. Please […]
Corona Virus – Latest Guidance
The most up to date resources from the government include the following: Chancellor’s statement Support for businesses Guidance for employees Self employed income support scheme If you have any questions please contact us, however please note that many of the changes do not have the systems in place to be actioned at this stage and […]
Temporary Office Closure
As of 26 March 2020 we regret that both offices are now closed to visitors and clients. Our telephone system and emails are still being replied to in the normal way, and incoming post is still being reviewed regularly, however to protect our staff, sadly we cannot now deal with visitors for the time being. […]
Corona Virus Update
In view of the recent health situation that the UK is facing, Wettone Matthews is taking sensible steps to be able to maintain a full and professional service to all our clients. Some members of staff are now working from home and others from next week but all have the technology to be able to […]
Wettone Matthews’ Budget Report 2020
Earlier this week the 2020 Budget was announced affecting everyone in the country. Some of the key highlights include the following:A reduction in the Entrepreneurs’Relief lifetime limitAn increase in the EmploymentAllowanceAn increase in the rate of Structuresand Buildings AllowanceAn increase and extension of businessrates discountsExtended access to Statutory SickPay due to coronavirusAn increase to the […]
Steps Toward a Paperless Office
Here at Wettone Matthews we are constantly looking for new opportunities to integrate technology into our processes and operations. An example of this is the use of DocTech which modernises document and data storage on a virtual platform. DocTech has enabled us to replace outdated paper-based systems of storing and managing correspondence and has saved countless […]
IR35 Guidelines and Changes
HMRC has announced changes to the IR35 rules (off-payroll working arrangements) which will affect new contracts undertaken from 6 April 2020 onwards.Whilst the changes have been announced there are still many unanswered questions by HMRC. Companies operating under such agreements will need to prepare themselves for changes in the way they receive payment from their […]
The UK is leaving the EU on 31 January 2020, but what does this mean for your business?
From 1 January 2021 onwards UK companies trading with the EU will need to be aware of changes in customs arrangements.Specifically for companies importing/exporting goods between the UK and the EU. Key changes include registering for an EORI number and how customs declarations are made. Wettone Matthews is happy to offer any assistance we can […]
Wettone Matthews’ Collaboration with East Hampshire District Council
We are excited to announce our collaboration with East Hampshire District Council in relation to their case studies for businesses based in Hampshire.East Hampshire District Council’s Economic Development Officer, Julie McLatch, visited our offices in both Alton and Bordon to discuss our views on business opportunities within the area. Having been an established business in […]
The Wettone Matthews App – Now Available!
We are excited to announce that our newly developed App is now available to download for free on both the Apple App store and Google Play store! The App offers powerful features such as mileage, income and expense trackers, up-to-date news and multiple scenario-calculators, along with the ability to link to through to your Sage online and Xero bookkeeping […]