David Cairns
Tax Partner, Northampton
David has over 30 years of high level tax and business advisory experience. He is our tax partner and managing partner. He has acted as a senior tax specialist for national and Big 4 firms of accountants. He looks after a wide range of clients including individuals, owner managers through to international businesses. David has extensive tax and business experience and provides tax mitigation and planning solutions.
Increasingly tax planning is seen as a dark art but that is not to say that opportunities are not there. David’s experience of personal, business and international taxes makes him well placed to find practical tax saving solutions for commercial enterprises and their owners.
David’s recent articles
Hawsons are here to help COVID-19
During this difficult time Hawsons are here to help and support their clients as best they can The Government has announced new measures to help businesses through this difficult time. The first being the tax helpline to support businesses affected by coronavirus. If...
NHS England will protect pharmacies income during the pandemic
NHS England will protect pharmacies income in the Covid-19 pandemic The CEO of NHS England and the NHS chief operating office have announced that community pharmacies in England will be protected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidance on claiming the additional...
Bank of England Update for Businesses and Households
Bank of England Update for Businesses and Households During this difficult time for businesses and households, the Bank of England has put together a list of sites where you can find the latest updates from the Government. The following has been circulated by the bank...
Hawsons Business Continuity Plan
Hawsons Business Continuity Plan We are currently in the middle of what is now being referred to as a global pandemic. This is causing a significant amount of interruption for businesses globally and looks set to continue in the coming weeks and months. We have...
HLB’s Inaugural survey of business leaders is now available
During the last few months of 2019 Hawsons and many other firms helped HLB conduct a survey where they spoke to business leaders across the globe to gather their insights into the changing world of business as we enter a new decade. HLB The Global Advisory and...
Hawsons makes history after 165 years in business
Hawsons Chartered Accountants is 165 years old Hawsons Chartered Accountants was founded in the city of Sheffield in 1854 – more than 25 years before the creation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales – by Alfred Allott and John Hewett....
IFRS 16 leases rules have changed 1 January 2019
Leasing is very common and is often used as a financing solution to access buildings and equipment without suffering large up-front cash outflows. Most of a company’s operating leases to date tended not to be shown on the balance sheet. Going forward the introduction...
Changes to business risk reviews for large Business Customers from 1 October 2019
Hawsons have worked with many Large Businesses and International groups over the years so that they can introduce the appropriate systems and procedures and achieve “low Risk status” with HMRC. Part of this process has been to liaise between the Businesses and HMRC to...
Crypto assets Questions and Answers Article
Has HM Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) issued any guidance? On 19th December 2018, HMRC released guidance on the taxation of crypto assets for individuals. It is believed to be one of the most comprehensive sets of guidance currently issued by any government. It can...
Hawsons Partners complete a-26 mile hike for charity
On the 27th July 2019 Hawsons partners David Owens, Paul Wormald, Scott Sanderson, Pete Wilmer and Craig Burton all took part in a 26-mile hike in the Peak District raising over £1,700 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Macmillan Cancer Support is a service that helps...
Tax Rates 2019/2020
Tax Rates 2019/20 We have summarised the key rates and allowances which are fundamental to our business and personal lives. We are sure that you will find them a useful point of reference and have set out below a few examples of how they can be used. Personal tax...
Spring Statement 2019
Spring Statement 2019 Amidst all the Brexit debates, the Chancellor Philip Hammond presented his second Spring Statement on Wednesday 13 March 2019. In his speech the Chancellor provided an update on the economy and responded to the Office for Budget Responsibility...
Hawsons Chartered Accountants will be baking and biking for BBC Children in Need
Hawsons will be baking and biking for BBC Children in Need Employees and Partners at all three offices of Hawsons will be swapping their suits in favour of more leisurely attire as they set out to do their thing to fundraise for BBC Children in Need's 2018 Appeal. ...
Hawsons appoint Craig Burton as Partner
Hawsons appoint Craig Burton as Partner Craig is a highly experienced corporate advisor and auditor, having worked with a number of national and international firms. Craig’s career spans over 23 years and has included stints in Cape Town, South Africa and Vilnius,...
Nicky Morgan calls to end “alpha-male culture” in financial services
Nicky Morgan calls to end "alpha-male culture" in financial services Nicky Morgan, chair of the Treasury Committee, has called on businesses to alter the way they award bonuses, as the current culture may be placing women at a disadvantage “In the current bonus...