HMT News – April 2015

Every month, HMT publish a newsletter that will keep you updated on latest business information, event news and provide you with helpful hints and tips.

HMT strengthens it transaction support team with the appointment of Paul Read to Partner

We are delighted to announce that Paul read has been appointed to Partner at HMT from April 1st 2015. Paul is a due diligence specialist and he has been working in our Transaction Support team since joining in January 2013  Read full story

Personal tax rates and allowances

A summary of the income tax rates and personal allowances for 2015/16. Read full story

Thames Valley Deal Awards 2015 – HMT triumphs for the 9th consecutive year!

It has been a successful year again for HMT at the Thames Valley Deal Awards. HMT Partner Andrew Thomson was awarded ‘Corporate Finance Adviser of the Year‘ for the fourth time in his career. Read full story

Pension freedoms for those with annuities

The Chancellor has announced a new flexibility for people who have already purchased an annuity. Read full story

National Minimum Wage rises

The National Minimum Wage increases come into effect on 1 October 2015. Read full story

Share Buybacks – Income tax or Capital Gain?

In her article for The Business Magazine, our Tax Director Holly Bedford explains how share buybacks work and their tax implications. Read full article here

Auto Enrolment guidance for small employers and recent fines

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has launched a new step-by-step guide to help small businesses get ready for their automatic enrolment duties. Read full story

Business rates system – have your say

The government has launched a wide-ranging review of national business rates in England. Read full story

Proposed personal allowances to come
Changes ahead for personal allowances and the introduction of a Personal Savings Allowance. Read full story