Liz Truss’ economic agenda has been deconstructed by new chancellor Jeremy Hunt in a bid to bring stability to the financial markets following the market’s reaction caused by the Mini-Budget. Here is our outline of the current position
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5 Reasons Why You Should Attend a Business or Marketing Conference
It is easy to be reluctant in finding the time to attend a business or marketing conference in person. Running your business takes up time and booking out a day, especially in today’s world dominated by the internet and digital learning, is a hard ask. Discover here why you should find that time and book that conference…
Continue readingLaunching October: Variable direct debit for your PAYE and national insurance liabilities
Functionality to allow employers to set up a recurring direct debit to pay PAYE and national insurance liabilities will launch early in October. HMRC have announced that a variable payment plan for PAYE and NIC liabilities will be available. The existing system allows only a single payment to be made by direct debit.
Continue readingSupporting Our Local Food Bank: Together we can overcome hunger
HB Accountants are proud to support Morrisons Hoddesdon’s Food Drive which is taking place in the carpark at Morrisons in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire on Saturday 27th August. By supporting your local food bank, together we can overcome hunger.
Continue readingNew Advisory Fuel Rates
HMRC has announced new advisory fuel rates (AFRs) for company cars. They apply to all journeys on or after 1 June 2022 for company car drivers claiming back fuels costs from their employer.
Continue readingTop Tips For Making The Most of A Careers Fair
Attending a careers fair is a great way to speak to different employers all at the same time and a fantastic opportunity for you, so make sure you prepare and read HB’s Top Tips here
Continue readingHB are Celebrating: Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce Inspiring Herts 2022 Awards Finalists
We are feeling a little bit excited about Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce’s latest annoucement. HB Accountants are finalists in the Inspiring Herts 2022 Awards!! And we are finalists in not just one category, we are finalists in two Inspiring Herts 2022 Awards categories – a fabulous reason to celebrate!!
Continue readingThe Kickstart Scheme Delivery Suprising Bonus for HB Accountants
The ICAEW are highlighting the work HB Accountants in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire are doing to address diversity within the profession, their apprenticeship program and their Kickstart experience – read more here
Continue readingHB Accountants’ History Chapter 5: Clients, Cricket Matches and Marketing!
HB Accountants celebrated our 100 years in business last year and we have been looking back at our history. In this blog, we look at the range of clients we’ve been privileged to work with over the years.
Continue readingHMRC has waived late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month
If you run a business, or are an investor or a trustee, it is important that you are aware of important dates and deadlines. Failure to do so can result in HMRC issuing penalties for late payment. Normally, late filing penalties are applied to all returns due on but filed after the 31 January deadline. This year, like last year, HMRC are waiving late filing penalties for Self-Assessment taxpayers for a month, giving you extra time, if you need it, to complete your 2020/21 tax return and pay any tax due. Self Assessment late payment penalties waived – more information below.
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