Tony Nickson
VAT Consultant, Sheffield
After 20 years of working in the VAT office, Tony has gained a wealth of knowledge of VAT processes, including VAT visits to customers, client education, VAT repayments, and error corrections.
Tony provides practical VAT advice to a wide range of clients in numerous business sectors and advises on matters relating to sole proprietors, partnerships and corporate bodies on all VAT issues including exporting, importing or providing goods/services within the UK. European Union dispatches and acquisitions can also be advised upon. He also has a good knowledge of HMRC’s penalty system.
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HLB Communities Day – Food Bank Collection
HLB Communities Day Today our international network HLB is holding its annual communities day in an effort to support local communities during their COVID-19 recovery. In previous years Hawsons staff have had a day out volunteering at various local charities across...
EC VAT, Post Transition Period Guidance
HMRC has published new guidance for VAT issues after the transition period ends. IMPORTS Postponed VAT accounting. Most businesses will use postponed VAT accounting for Imports (this will include goods from the EC which are currently called acquisitions)....
VAT and Deposits – HMRC Updated Guidance
HMRC have recently issued new guidance on the subject of deposits, which will have an application to many businesses. A “deposit” is generally used to describe any payment received in advance of the making of a taxable supply. For example, a deposit is often made in...
HLB Communities Day 2020
On Friday the 9th of October our international network HLB will be holding its annual communities’ day in an effort to support local communities during their post COVID-19 recovery. This is a worldwide effort with a common theme of giving back to local communities. In...
Two promotions at Hawsons
Two new promotions at Hawsons The partners are pleased to announce two new promotions in the firm’s Sheffield office. Effective from 1 July 2020 Ben Lomas is promoted from Audit Senior to Audit Manager and Craig Walker from Senior Tax Manager to Tax Director. Ben...
VAT deferral – Cancel your VAT direct debit!
VAT Deferral - Cancel your VAT direct debit! The Chancellor has announced that VAT payments can be deferred for the next 3 months. All VAT-registered UK businesses are eligible for the deferral. If your business normally pays VAT by direct debit, you will need to...
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
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...
VAT – Post 31 January 2020
Even though the UK is leaving the EU on 31 January 2020, the transition period to 31 December 2020 means that there will be no VAT changes, in terms of paperwork and process. From 1 January 2021 – the UK will have imports and exports of goods (to EU countries) instead...
Charities and VAT
CHARITIES AND VAT It is wrong to assume that Charities get special VAT treatment, however, they do benefit from VAT relief on the purchase of some goods and services. They can also get a VAT exemption on income from fundraising events as long as certain conditions are...
Top 10 Errors at VAT Inspections
Top 10 Errors at VAT Inspections VAT inspections used to be a fairly regular occurrence for VAT registered business owners and were often viewed as a terrifying and potentially costly experience. Whilst the regularity of VAT inspections has decreased significantly...
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....