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
Author Archives: Vicki H Foster
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.
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
Continue readingUK Tax Rates for 2023-2024 – Important Key Changes
Changes to UK tax rates and allowances are about to come into force. Be aware of key changes to the rates and allowances for the new tax year. Download our tax rate guide for up-to-date rates in the UK for the period 2023-2024
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
HMRC warning as late payment interest rates set to rise again
When you have a personal tax liability to HMRC, you are required to pay it by the due date specified by HMRC. If you fail to pay your tax liability on time, HMRC will charge you interest on the amount owed until it is paid
Be Scam Alert: Companies House fake message
A current email purports to be from Companies House. A scam email instructs you to check the information held about your company and says that if you ignore this instruction you may be subject to legal action
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
Continue readingJeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement Deconstructed
UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Statement and stated UK “is now in recession”. The Treasury’s intention is to bring stability, protect growth in the economy and to continue to support public services.
Continue readingJeremy Hunt’s Budget U Turn Update
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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