Need to know how to get in touch with HMRC? Here are all the contact numbers you need

If you need to get in touch with HMRC, here are all the numbers you need – albeit HMRC have closed their Self Assessment helpline, to the public, until September 2023… but thankfully Accountants & Tax Agents still have acess to an Agent Line and all other HMRC helplines are open

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Meet Matt – Our Business Administration Apprentice

Matt joined us 12 months ago on a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship after realising that sixth form was not the best option for him. Aware of the opportunities than an apprenticeship offers including the chance to make connections whilst learning new skills, he decided to join HB.

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HB Accountants Professional Networking Lunches for Hertfordshire and Essex Business Women

HB Accountants are delighted to bring you HB’s professional networking lunches for Hertfordshire and Essex business women. Look out for our next 2 course networking lunch. We choose different venues accross Hertfordshire and Essex and welcome newcomers – if you would like more details click here

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Check for gaps in your National Insurance record now to avoid pension shortfall

Update: Deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to April 2025 to check your National Insurance record to enable you to fill in any gaps in your NI contributions. Anyone with a shortfall in their record has until April 2025 to buy back their missed years to qualify for a full state pension

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HMRC announces further delay to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment – MTD for ITSA

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessent update: The UK Government has announced that MTD ITSA has been delayed again (was due to come into play 6 April 2024), is now mandated to start from April 2026

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