Are you ready for changes to FRS 102 from January 2026?

FRS 102

The audit profession is evolving at a rapid pace due to multiple factors such as increasing compliance risk, growing financial reporting complexity, greater scrutiny from regulators as well as resourcing challenges across the sector. Following criticism in the 2019 Kingman Review of the effectiveness of the Financial Reporting Council (“FRC”) as an audit regulator, the […]

Gravita’s year end tax planner for corporates 2024-25

06/02/2025 With the financial year-end approaching, now is the time to take a proactive approach to your tax position. At Gravita, we pride ourselves on providing clear, practical advice with integrity and a commitment to helping businesses thrive. We understand that tax planning isn’t just about compliance—it’s about making informed, responsible choices that support your […]

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT): Where are we now?

03/02/2025 Written by Tax Consultant, Tim Palmer The higher rates of SDLT relating to the purchase of second homes and rental properties were increased from 3% to 5% from 31st October 2024. Table of Contents   Normal mainstream SDLT rates re purchasing residential property from 31st October 2024 Property Cost SDLT Rate Up to £250,000 […]

Check your state pension forecast

30/01/2025 Written by Tax Consultant, Tim Palmer If you have gaps in your national insurance payments dating back to 2006, you can go online to see if you need to make additional contributions, to secure a full state pension.   You can use the new HMRC online tool to check your state pension forecast, which […]

Heather Swanston appointed as Chair

Heather Swanston Chair

It’s an exciting time to be at Gravita. With the accounting market rapidly evolving, we’re growing at pace to ensure we can stay ahead of the curve. As such, we’re thrilled to announce that Heather Swanston, seasoned former pwC Partner, joins Gravita as Chair.   Heather brings several decades of experience at Partner level, joining […]

Gravita’s year end personal tax planner 2024-25

28/01/2025 Get ahead with Gravita’s comprehensive guide to the 2024-25 tax year. This guide is designed by our expert private client team to help you make informed decisions before the end of the tax year.   What’s inside: Personal Income Tax: What are the latest rates and allowances, and how do they apply to you? […]

Are you ready for the new company size thresholds?

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Written by Audit Partner, Joseph Brewer The UK’s corporate reporting landscape is about to undergo a major shift. With new regulations set to increase company size thresholds starting 6th April 2025, businesses must prepare for the ripple effects. Here’s what you need to know and how your company can navigate the change.    What’s changing?  […]

Gift your employees with a staff share scheme this Christmas

What better way to reward your employees with this Christmas than a share scheme. An employee share scheme allows staff to have a stake in the company they work for. Not only can they boost performance and morale, they also offer some tax advantages. Giving away shares in a company you have built can prove […]

Seasonal opening hours

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being part of our journey throughout the year and wish you all the best over the festive season. We thoroughly appreciate your custom and loyalty, and we look forward to working with you throughout 2024.   Our office hours for our main switchboard and […]