About
Owen joined Whitley Stimpson in 2007, having qualified in taxation in 1988 in the first instance with the Inland Revenue (now HMRC) in 1988. He then studied for his professional qualifications with the Chartered Institute of Taxation whilst working at a top ten international firm, where he worked mainly for family and management owned businesses.Owen takes great care in providing clients with peace of mind and the answers they need to allow them to run their businesses as tax efficiently as possible, whilst complying with the responsibilities.
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Experts urge businesses to beware of latest VAT changes
Business owners registered for VAT are being reminded to make sure they file their returns and pay on time or face falling foul of new penalties introduced by HMRC.
Warning as HMRC cracks down on R&D tax relief
Businesses are being warned that HMRC is cracking down on potentially fraudulent claims for research and development (R&D) tax relief.
Holiday homeowners could soon face double council tax
Holiday let and empty homeowners in the region could soon face higher council tax bills and bin collection charges as government prepares to hand local authorities more powers to raid holiday homes, warn accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson.
HMRC’s digital transformation revolutionises Child Benefit claims
Whitley Stimpson, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, announce the ground breaking changes made by HMRC to the process of claiming Child Benefit.
Online traders warned to seek advice after new HMRC crackdown
People who boost their income through online trading are being warned of a new crackdown by HMRC.
More awards success for top Whitley Stimpson team
The highly successful team at accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson are continuing to receive national recognition.
Why using the latest payroll system can pay off
Experts at accountants and business advisers Whitley Stimpson are urging businesses to update their payroll systems in a bid to avoid penalty charges from HMRC.
Whitley Stimpson shortlisted for more prestigious awards
The reputation of the team at accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson continues to grow after the firm was shortlisted for three more awards.
Top property experts honour Whitley Stimpson team
Directors and staff at accountancy specialist firm Whitley Stimpson are celebrating after being highly commended in a prestigious awards scheme.
Whitley Stimpson shortlisted for major national award
Accountancy specialist firm Whitley Stimpson has been shortlisted for a top property industry award.
‘Loophole’ helps prevent families falling into inheritance tax trap
With more and more people becoming liable for inheritance tax (IHT), experts at Whitley Stimpson are urging families to consider using a little used loophole to reduce its impact.
Tribute to former Whitley Stimpson director, Owen Kyffin
One of the most adored directors of Whitley Stimpson, Owen Kyffin, has sadly and suddenly died.
Accountants ensure tax doesn’t have to be taxing
Advisers at accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson are urging thousands of people struggling with tax queries to seek professional advice.
Firms told to avoid delay in tackling ‘backward step for innovation’
Innovative and hi-tech businesses are being urged to seek advice after tax relief for research and development (R&D) was slashed in the Autumn Budget.
Accountancy firm welcomes new hires
Leading accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson is continuing its investment in fresh talent by welcoming 14 new starters to join their offices in Banbury, Bicester, High Wycombe, and Witney, while also celebrating exam success.
Golfers raise cash for Dogs for Good
Whitley Stimpson drove the fairways to raise £1,000 for a Banbury based charity that provides specialist trained dogs to support people with disabilities.
Seek help to avoid the wealth tax trap
Experts are urging ordinary people to take advice to avoid falling into the inheritance tax (IHT) trap.
‘Act now’ to avoid being hit by death duties
Soaring house prices and inflation are causing a growing number of people to be left with a large tax bill when a family member dies.
End of an era as senior director retires from top accountancy...
Malcolm Higgs, senior director at accountants Whitley Stimpson, is stepping down after dedicating his entire career to the firm.
Be prepared for big National Insurance hike in April
Experts are warning businesses and employees to brace themselves for a major rise in National Insurance payments in April.
Whitley Stimpson ranked as top UK accountancy firm
The Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2021 has been revealed and Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked within the Top 100 firms in the UK for the eighth year running.
Whitley Stimpson Appoints Board Director
Rebecca Craker has been made board director at chartered accountants and business advisers Whitley Stimpson.
HMRC collects £100bn more in 2021/22 than previous year
Recent data from HMRC shows the tax authority collected £392 billion in taxes between April and October 2021, £99.8bn more than the same period in 2020.
Small business confidence loses steam
The Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) measurement of business confidence has slipped by 2.2 points between Q2 and Q3 2021, falling to 16.4, the second consecutive quarterly fall of the small business index (SBI).
Whitley Stimpson celebrates exam successes and new starters
Leading accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson welcome eight new recruits and celebrate success of three members of staff who have recently passed professional exams.
The Autumn Budget 2021 – what the Chancellor of the Exchequer...
Owen Kyffin CTA, tax specialist at Whitley Stimpson, gives a summary of the opportunities which might arise in the future for tax planning following the Autumn Budget 2021 announced yesterday.
Whitley Stimpson provides expertise to produce PPE communications kit for medics
Whitley Stimpson has advised Project Pitlane and assisted with compliance obligations to achieve grant funding for a project called MedicCom to develop a novel communications device.
Experts welcome Government delay to digital tax reforms
A delay to tax reforms which would have seen sole traders and small businesses obliged to keep digital records and report income quarterly to HMRC has been welcomed by financial experts.
Local MP visits Whitley Stimpson during its 90 years in business
Whitley Stimpson was delighted to welcome Victoria Prentis MP for North Oxfordshire and Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to its Banbury offices on Thursday 30th September.
Charity golf day raises funds for local cancer charity
An annual golfing day, organised by accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson, has raised £1,000 for an Oxfordshire charity providing cancer support and therapy.
Expert urges business owners to act over new tax hike
A tax expert at accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson is encouraging business owners to take action after the after the Government announced a 1.25 per cent tax hike on dividend payouts as part of its new Health and Social Care Levy.
Plan carefully to avoid the pain of death duties
An expert is urging families to ensure they plan properly to mitigate the effects of inheritance tax (IHT).
Ninety years and counting for top accountancy firm
Staff and partners at accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson are celebrating 90 years in business.
Whitley Stimpson advise Polar Technology on major investment from BGF
Whitley Stimpson is pleased to announce the successful investment agreement between Polar Technology Management Group and BGF in a deal they advised on.
Are you having issues understanding the VAT reverse charge?
It has been just over a month since the introduction of the domestic VAT reverse charge for building and construction services.
UK trusts as an effective tax planning tool
On this episode of The Business Brunch, we are joined by tax advisors Jonathan Walton and Owen Kyffin of Whitley Stimpson as they share their knowledge about how UK trusts can be a very effective tax planning tool to help reduce the amount of tax payable on certain events in relation to income tax, capital gains tax (CGT) and inheritance tax (IHT).
UK trusts as an effective tax planning tool
Tax advisors from Whitley Stimpson share knowledge about how UK trusts can be a very effective tax planning tool to help reduce the amount of tax payable on certain events in relation to income tax, capital gains tax (CGT) and inheritance tax (IHT).
UK trusts as an effective tax planning tool
Tax advisors from Whitley Stimpson share knowledge about how UK trusts can be a very effective tax planning tool to help reduce the amount of tax payable on certain events in relation to income tax, capital gains tax (CGT) and inheritance tax (IHT).
Team player Stuart blows the whistle on a successful career
Stuart Haigh, director at Whitley Stimpson, is retiring after more than 35 years in accountancy.
Building Blocks for Recovery
Join members of the Professional Services B4 Hub as they give us their top tips for preparing your business to come out swinging in 2021.
Building Blocks for Recovery
Join members of the Professional Services B4 Hub as they give us their top tips for preparing your business to come out swinging in 2021.
Research and Development Tax Relief Claims
Jonathan Walton and Owen Kyffin of B4 members Whitley Stimpson were joined by their client Nigel Nerurkar of fused4 to focus on research and development.
Research and Development Tax Relief Claims
Following Science Week (5th-14th March) advisors from Whitley Stimpson will be discussing changes in the past year, the old rules, and taking a look at some useful case studies in the area of R&D tax relief.
Research and Development Tax Relief Claims
Following Science Week (5th-14th March) advisors from Whitley Stimpson will be discussing changes in the past year, the old rules, and taking a look at some useful case studies in the area of R&D tax relief.
The 9 Building Blocks For Recovery
We’re definitely not out of the woods yet but we’re certainly in a position to start ‘cautiously’ planning for the future. Representatives from B4’s Professional Services Hub got together to discuss what advice they’re giving their clients to build the foundations for recovery and what they’re doing in their own businesses to get in shape to hit the ground running.
Keeping up with the news from the Budget couldn’t be easier!
The second wave of the pandemic is sure to keep COVID-19 support front and centre of the Government’s tax and spending plans, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak reveals his 2021 Budget on Wednesday 3 March. Book your place now to hear Whitley Stimpson’s response to the Budget announcements via webinar at 11am on Thursday 4 March […]
Contractors urged to check if key legislation could now apply
Private contractors who set up limited companies to avoid being responsible for PAYE and national insurance contributions are being warned of key changes to legislation.
Overcoming Our Biggest Challenges
It’s been almost a year of turbulence, a year like no other, certainly a year none of us will ever forget. But, as days turned into weeks and the weeks turned into months, the realities of a new business world came into view. When would we see our colleagues again? Would we ever be together under the same roof? Can our business survive this? When B4 members from the Professional Services Hub got together recently, the stand out concern for them was the wellbeing of their colleagues.
Professional Services – Here to Support You
Representatives from B4’s Professional Services Hub talk about the support available for businesses at what continues to be a very challenging time for everyone.
Clearing up confusion over Capital Gains Tax
A tax expert has stepped in to clear up confusion over Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
B4 Professional Services Day
It’s B4 Professional Services Day at B4. So we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.
Professional Services: Here to support you
Representatives from B4’s Professional Services Hub talk about the support available for businesses at what continues to be a very challenging time for everyone.
Maddi wins Apprentice of the Year in the LUCA Awards 2020
Whitley Stimpson’s payroll administrator Maddi Cooper has been awarded Apprentice of the Year in the national LUCA Awards 2020.
Self-employed fear unaffordable tax bills as a result of coronavirus
Accountancy and business advisors Whitley Stimpson reports that as many as one million self-employed people could soon be facing tax bills bigger than their annual earnings in 2019-20 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Does your payroll comply with pension re-enrolment legislation?
Operating a payroll can be both time consuming and complicated, and the introduction of Pensions Auto-enrolment has increased the burden on employers, heightening the potential risk of penalties for non-compliance or late submissions.
Supporting the future generation of accountants
Accountancy and business advisors Whitley Stimpson is continuing its investment in young talent and has welcomed ten new starters to join its leading accountancy team.
Whitley Stimpson ranked in the Top 100 UK firms for ...
Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked as one of the country’s top accountancy firms for the seventh year running by the prestigious Accountancy Age 50+50 survey.
Whitley Stimpson restore funds for local charity
Despite the current socially distanced restrictions, accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson raised £1,100 for mental health charity Restore at its recent annual golfing day.
Keeping Employees Happy in a Post C19 Workplace with Jonathan Walton...
Employers who look after their staff will come out of the other side of the C19 disaster stronger than ever.
Why you should be considering R & D Tax Credits with...
Ensure your business is receiving its full entitlement from the R & D Tax Credits scheme.
Keeping it in the Family – IHT Planning now and post...
With emergency measures already announced, planning your personal finances is more important than ever.
Will Electric Vehicles see the return of the Company Car?
Owen Kyffin, director of Whitley Stimpson accountants and business advisors explains how you could save money by driving an electric car.
The Ostrich’s Guide to Business recovery post C19 with Jonathan...
A look at what measures can be put into place now to keep heads above water whilst limiting the personal liability to directors.
The time to act is now before fundamental tax changes are...
The economic devastation created by coronavirus could have a profound effect on all our financial plans. It is almost inevitable that taxes will rise as the Government attempts to fund its unprecedented state spending and make up for lost revenue in taxation.
Corona Virus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and other finance options...
A business advisor from Whitley Stimpson, Alan Morgan, will provide insight into the financial support available to SMEs through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
Whitley Stimpson advises non-resident corporate landlords to be ready for upcoming...
Recent changes to the taxation of UK property held by non-UK residents have meant a fundamental reshuffle of tax planning in the lettings market. The changes include the taxation of rental income received by non-resident corporate landlords under corporation tax instead of income tax, with effect from 6 April 2020.
Whitley Stimpson expert welcomes new IR35 tax delay
A leading tax expert today welcomed the decision to delay complicated tax changes that will affect thousands of contractors in the private sector.
Advice on selling farm dwellings before capital gains tax rule change
Capital gains tax (CGT) rules on residential property are being tightened from April 2020, so farmers and landowners should consider completing any planned sales before this deadline, advises experts at Whitley Stimpson.
Nowhere to hide: why HMRC’s Connect system means keeping your tax...
Recent reports have shown that HMRC’s sophisticated automated information system, Connect, is being used increasingly frequently to identify income and gains that have not been declared for tax purposes, and the amount of information that HMRC can access to check whether an individual or business is evading tax is growing all the time.
SME’s with legacy IT systems have been given a further year...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) introduced the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme in April 2019.
Act now if you have not claimed your Marriage Tax Allowance,...
Experts at Whitley Stimpson are urging couples to act now to see if they could get a £900 tax rebate before it’s too late.
How to make your child a pension millionaire through stakeholder pension...
Parents and grandparents can create a substantial nest egg for their children, with minimal effort, by being clever with their tax planning. By starting a stakeholder pension fund for each of your children and paying in an amount each month, even though they are not taxpayers, there is considerable tax relief available.
Recognition counts at every level for Whitley Stimpson
Winning awards can often mean just another trophy in the cabinet to say that you have worked hard and have efficient staff doing a good job. In the world of accountancy though, award schemes are far more complicated and essential for gauging performance on so many different levels.
Whitley Stimpson cautions against being seduced by Pheonixism tax schemes
HMRC has issued a warning about so-called ‘phoenixism’ tax avoidance schemes. These seek to avoid income tax charges by winding up a company and claiming the profits at more favourable capital gains tax (CGT) rates, before restarting activities under a new company.
Whitley Stimpson climbs the rankings within the Top 100 UK accounting...
Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked as one of the country’s top accountancy firms by the prestigious Accountancy Age 50+50 survey.
Whitley Stimpson Invests in the Best for Professional Development
Leading accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson is continuing its investment in young talent by welcoming 16 new recruits to join their offices in Banbury, Bicester, High Wycombe and Witney.
Charity golf day raises funds for local mental health charity
An annual golf day, organised by the Bicester office of accountants Whitley Stimpson, has raised £1,000 for an Oxfordshire charity that specialises in helping people to recover from mental health illnesses.
Whitley Stimpson declared one of Britain’s Top 10 accountancy employers
One of the largest independent accountancy practice and business advisers in the area, Whitley Stimpson, has been named as one of the country’s best employers within its profession.
Builders beware: New rules on the way for VAT in the...
Don’t be caught out, warns leading accountancy practice Whitley Stimpson.
Beware of getting caught in the IHT trap
A generation of pensioners could end up paying thousands of pounds in inheritance tax (IHT) through simple ignorance of rules which can help them avoid it.
Whitley Stimpson’s Payroll Manager earns place on Prestigious Reward 300 index
Whitley Stimpson, one of the largest independent accountancy practices and business advisers in the area, are delighted that their Payroll Manager, Tracy Gill, has been included in the category of ‘50 Leaders within the Knowledge and Professional Services’ on the prestigious Reward 300 2019 Index.
Surge in HMRC fraud blamed on the digital tax system
Tax experts have said the “digitisation” of Britain’s tax regime has opened the doors for scammers to take advantage of gaps in HMRC’s technology.
Lorraine Kelly’s tax victory raises important issues for freelancers and businesses
Experts at Whitley Stimpson, one of the largest independent accountancy practices in the area, are keen to highlight that the HMRC is not always right when it comes to important issues surrounding small businesses, freelancers, and the off-payroll working (IR35) tax rules.
Training and Development
Laura Herbert, newly appointed director of Whitley Stimpson’s Bicester office, outlines how she will approach the role and grow the firm through training and development.
Whitley Stimpson Appoints Director
Ian Parker has been made director at chartered accountants and business advisers Whitley Stimpson.
Public trusts accountants over politicians on tax
Recent research has shown that, when it comes to tax systems, the public has greater trust in the professionals – including accountants and tax advisers – than it does in politicians and non-government organisations (NGOs).
Whitley Stimpson appoints new head of its Bicester office
Laura Herbert has been appointed as the new director of accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson’s Bicester office.
Making Tax Digital: Is your Business Ready?
As part of the government’s initiative to make the UK’s tax system “fit for the 21st Century”, Making Tax Digital (MTD) will see all businesses submitting all of their tax and VAT information to HM Revenue & Customs quarterly using MTD-compliant software.
Whitley Stimpson warns that private sector organisations need to prepare for...
In the October 2018 Budget, the Chancellor announced that from April 2020 off-payroll working rules, known as IR35, will affect all private sector firms engaging temporary resource, thereby creating significant administrative challenges for many businesses.
New starters drive further growth at Whitley Stimpson
One of the largest independent accountancy practices in the area, Whitley Stimpson, has recruited an additional 16 members of staff.
Whitley Stimpson ranked one of the Top 100 UK firms for...
Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked as one of the country’s top accountancy firms for the fifth year running by the prestigious Accountancy Age 50+50 survey.
Whitley Stimpson raises awareness of rising taxes for landlords
Buy-to-let investors face an extra 3% stamp duty charge, meaning fewer are entering the market or buying additional properties, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. (RICS)
Accountants tee off special event for pioneering charity
A charity which helps disabled young people by giving them access to a working farm has been given a boost by accountants Whitley Stimpson.
Local accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson underlines its continued commitment to recruitment
One of the largest independent accountancy practices in the area has underlined its continued commitment to recruit more staff.
HMRC under fire for alleged breach of data protection laws
HMRC is under investigation by the Information Commissioner following a complaint that the tax authority has breached data protection laws by saving taxpayers’ voices without their consent.
Whitley Stimpson’s new generation lead the way
Interview with Laura Adkins, Director of Whitley Stimpson in charge of the Witney office.
Whitley Stimpson welcomes Nigel Benton
Whitley Stimpson, one of the largest independent accountancy practice and business advisers in the area, announces the appointment of Nigel Benton who joins the company’s Witney office.
Top rankings for Whitley Stimpson’s Laura Adkins
Whitley Stimpson director Laura Adkins has been officially ranked as one of the country’s top accountancy professionals by the prestigious Accountancy Age “35 under 35” in its 2018 leaderboard rankings.
Get up to speed with the digital future of tax, say...
Individuals who believe they may have a capital gains tax liability can now pay up front as soon as it has been incurred.
Tax expert highlights offshore disclosure law
A new law will require individuals and trustees with undeclared tax liabilities related to offshore matters to disclose them to HMRC by 30 September 2018, or face much stiffer penalties.