Herbert Lewis Williams & Associates

Herbert Lewis Williams & Associates BII Accredited Accountants for the licensed trade, HLWA specialise in pubs, bars and hospitality.

With 50+ years’ experience, we provide accounting, payroll, VAT and business planning to keep you compliant and confident in every financial decision.

Alert: Your savings could trigger a tax bill without you realising. Different allowances may cover your interest, but wh...
17/07/2026

Alert: Your savings could trigger a tax bill without you realising. Different allowances may cover your interest, but what if you exceed them? Find out why it matters now and what to watch for if your savings interest changes the tax picture.

Most individuals can earn interest from their savings without incurring a tax liability thanks to a number of allowances available each tax year (from 6 April to 5 April). These include your Personal

Alert: Selling shares this tax year? You might face Capital Gains Tax if your profits exceed the £3,000 allowance. Costs...
16/07/2026

Alert: Selling shares this tax year? You might face Capital Gains Tax if your profits exceed the £3,000 allowance. Costs and reliefs can change what you owe. Find out why this matters to your wallet and what to keep in mind before you report to HMRC. Read on for the essentials.

If you are selling shares or other investments, you may incur Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any profit, or 'gain', you make. You will need to work out your gain to determine if you need to pay tax, which

Alert: Your Making Tax Digital quarterly deadline is approaching. Are your digital records ready for HMRC's new update s...
15/07/2026

Alert: Your Making Tax Digital quarterly deadline is approaching. Are your digital records ready for HMRC's new update system? Find out why it matters now and what you need to check before submitting your first update. Read on to stay ahead and avoid surprises.

If you are already registered for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, it is important to ensure you are ready for your first quarterly update deadline. Unlike a traditional self-assessment

Alert: Could your commercial property be unlocking hidden tax relief? Many miss out on a valuable allowance linked to bu...
15/07/2026

Alert: Could your commercial property be unlocking hidden tax relief? Many miss out on a valuable allowance linked to building and renovation costs. Find out why this matters now and what to check to make sure you're claiming all you're entitled to. Read on to explore the potential benefits waiting in your property investments.

If you have invested in a new commercial building or carried out significant renovation work, you may have overlooked a valuable capital allowance. The Structures and Buildings Allowance (SBA)

As England push deeper into the World Cup, late kick-offs and extra-time drama mean one thing for pubs: trading beyond y...
14/07/2026

As England push deeper into the World Cup, late kick-offs and extra-time drama mean one thing for pubs: trading beyond your usual hours.

If you’re planning to:

Show matches after your normal closing time
Sell alcohol later than your licence allows
Offer late night refreshment (hot food after 11pm)

👉 You may need a Temporary Event Notice (TEN).

TENs are quick and low-cost—but they come with strict rules:

Apply at least 10 working days before the event
Maximum 499 people
Objections from police or environmental health can stop your event

Miss the deadline and you’re into late TEN territory—higher risk, no appeal if refused.

Bottom line: don’t let licensing trip you up when demand is at its highest.

➡️ Read our guide to Temporary Event Notices and stay compliant this tournament.

If you run a pub, bar, restaurant, or are planning a one-off event, understanding temporary event notices (TENs) is essential. This guide explains who they’re for, when you need a TEN, and how to stay

Alert for employers: Offering simple perks might be stirring up unexpected tax trouble. Are your employee benefits actua...
14/07/2026

Alert for employers: Offering simple perks might be stirring up unexpected tax trouble. Are your employee benefits actually creating hidden costs? Find out why it matters and how to keep things clear. Read on to avoid surprises!

Providing benefits and covering expenses for employees is a common part of running a business, but it is important to understand the tax implications. A benefit that appears simple or low value could

Are you missing out on crucial business expenses that could cut your tax bill? Many self-employed people don't claim eve...
14/07/2026

Are you missing out on crucial business expenses that could cut your tax bill? Many self-employed people don't claim everything they're allowed. Discover which costs you can include and make your next tax return work harder for you. Find out why now could be the moment to check your claims.

If you are self-employed, claiming all of your allowable business expenses can reduce your taxable profit and, in turn, the amount of Income Tax you pay. Allowable expenses are costs that are incurred

Alert: Did you know incomes between £100,000 and £125,140 face a hidden 60% tax rate? Small moves in your finances could...
10/07/2026

Alert: Did you know incomes between £100,000 and £125,140 face a hidden 60% tax rate? Small moves in your finances could keep more cash in your pocket. Find out why this matters and how to act now!

A ‘60% Income Tax band’ can arises when an individual’s income exceeds £100,000 in a tax year. Once this threshold is crossed, the personal allowance is gradually withdrawn at a rate of £1 for every

Breaking: Fund managers' pay linked to profits faces a critical test involving risk and tax rules. Find out why this mat...
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Breaking: Fund managers' pay linked to profits faces a critical test involving risk and tax rules. Find out why this matters now for your investments.

Carried interest is essentially a share of the profits from an investment fund that is paid to the fund managers. Unlike a fixed fee, its value depends directly on the fund's performance. This type of

Important update for UK construction contractors! Nil returns must now be filed monthly, even if no payments are made to...
08/07/2026

Important update for UK construction contractors! Nil returns must now be filed monthly, even if no payments are made to subcontractors. This helps avoid penalties and keeps your operations running smoothly. Find out why this matters and what you need to do next.

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is used within the UK construction sector to help manage payments between contractors and subcontractors effectively. This scheme mandates that contractors

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