Jointly owned property: getting the rules right

Many individuals do not realise that HMRC automatically treats income from jointly owned property that has been let out as being split equally between spouses, unless an election has been made to change this. In this blog, the Clayton & Brewill team discusses the tax rules behind jointly ownedproperty and why seeking professional advice is […]
New partner appointment at Clayton & Brewill

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Rostance as partner, following the retirement of long-serving partner Neil South. Adam has been working at Clayton & Brewill since 2012, where he joined the firm as an AAT apprentice. After initially working within the compliance department, Adam transferred to the audit department as an audit […]
Celebrating Neil South’s career at Clayton & Brewill

After an impressive 37 years with Clayton & Brewill, Neil South is retiring from his full-time role as partner at the end of this month. Neil first joined the firm in May 1988, just three weeks before his wedding! Over the decades, he’s built a career defined by dedication, deep expertise, and lasting client relationships. […]
What did we learn from the Chancellor’s Spring Statement 2025?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement 2025 on 26th March, following an unexpected slowdown in growth since last year’s Autumn Budget. The Chancellor did meet her commitment that there would be no major tax announcements but tax is only one side of the equation. The other is spending and the Spring Statement 2025 confirmed […]
Meet Clayton & Brewill’s newest partner: a Q&A with Adam Rostance

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Rostance, a long-standing member of the team, as the newest partner at Clayton & Brewill, following Neil South’s retirement. In this Q&A, we spoke to Adam about his career at Clayton & Brewill and what the future will look like in his new role as partner […]
Major change in tax rules for furnished holiday lettings

Preferential tax rules for furnished holiday lettings (FHLs) will end in April 2025, removing any tax incentive for individuals to offer short-term holiday lets. With April fast-approaching, the expert team at Clayton & Brewill discuss the upcoming changes and how these may impact you. What is changing? Admin – rather than being calculated and reported […]
Construction Industry Scheme deductions: advice for contractors

HMRC is currently shining a spotlight on the construction sector as records are showing that some contractors are making incorrect Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) deductions. In this blog the Clayton & Brewill team discuss what you must do as a CIS contractor, including the most recent deduction rates and how to make a CIS reduction. […]
Essential employer update 2025

Clayton & Brewill guide you through the latest issues in payroll, tax and employment law. From April 2025 several changes are coming into force that employers should be aware of, including updated minimum wage, National Insurance and employee hours. Download our briefing note below to learn more. Download the briefing note here. Working with you […]
Next-step technology: opportunities, risks and compliance

Keeping up with emerging technology is a major concern for more than half of business leaders, according to recent research. In our latest briefing note, the Clayton & Brewill team look at some key areas of emerging technology, as well as outlining risks, opportunities and tax compliance issues to be aware of. Download the briefing […]
February 2025 newsletter: the latest updates from Clayton & Brewill

Clayton & Brewill’s February 2025 newsletter is now available to view online. After a busy 2024 we are now well and truly settled into 2025 and are starting to see the first signs of spring with lighter evenings and warmer weather. In our latest newsletter, we look at a number of key talking points in […]