Blog - Holeys

04-12-2025

Employee Ownership Trusts: Are they still the right step for your business?

Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have become one of the UK’s fastest-growing business succession models, and for good reason. Since their introduction in 2014, the Employee Ownership Association

04-12-2025

Failure to prevent fraud – Are you at risk of this new offence and how can better accounting and audits...

As the Government continues to put preventative fraud measures in place, it is essential that companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) understand any changes that impact them.

04-12-2025

Pensions and tax: Ongoing reform and its impact on tax-efficient saving

The Autumn Budget confirmed that pensions and tax-efficient saving are entering a period of sustained and important change. Reforms to salary sacrifice, ISAs and the growing focus

04-12-2025

Pay planning after the Autumn Budget: Thinking differently about reward

One of the key consequences of the 2025 Autumn Budget is the impact it is likely to have on how small and medium-sized businesses approach pay. With

04-12-2025

Working capital loans: A sign of the times or a useful support mechanism?

A recent report by Purbeck revealed that more than a third of SME loans agreed in October supported day-to-day cash flow – the highest level since early

04-12-2025

Personal Tax freeze – The impact of fiscal drag

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has confirmed her plans to extend the Income Tax threshold freeze. The original end date of 2028 has now moved to the 2030/31

04-12-2025

How to prepare for the Autumn Budget’s changes to APR and BPR

Last year’s Autumn Budget hit business owners hard with the announcements of changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). The new Inheritance Tax

04-12-2025

Will your festive spirits be dampened by tax liabilities? How trivial benefits impact your business

The festive season is rapidly approaching and it is natural to want to treat your employees. Unfortunately, even small gifts can have implications for your tax and

03-12-2025

How the Autumn Budget wage increases will affect small businesses

The Chancellor’s latest Autumn Budget has struck small businesses once again with the increase to the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW). These reforms are

27-11-2025

Why you need to act now ahead of the Self-Assessment tax return deadline

The deadline for Self-Assessment taxpayers to submit their online tax return is just two months away and many self-employed individuals, sole traders and landlords will be organising

26-11-2025

Thinking of selling your business? How to plan your business exit strategy

Running a business can be extremely rewarding, but for many owners, there comes a time when they will consider selling or handing it over. With rising interest

21-11-2025

HMRC issues important tax warning to employers

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has begun briefing businesses and recruiters on the importance of avoiding fraudulent payroll tax credit schemes that claim to help reduce employment