Daily COVID-19 Update 23rd March 2020 – Support for businesses through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, all UK employers will be able to access support to continue paying part of their employees’ salary for those employees that would otherwise have been laid off during this crisis.
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COVID19: Are you eligible for 100% business rate relief?
Daily COVID-19 Update 19th March 2020: Are you eligible for 100% business rate relief? We have set out which businesses qualify here. Business Rate Holiday information. The Government advice has been received about which businesses will receive 100% business rate relief which we have set out for you below:
Continue readingIR35 for private sector delayed & other measures announced to reduce the financial impact of COVID19
Important news from The House of Commons last night, in response to the economic impact of coronavirus the IR35 off-payroll rules for private sector engagers have been delayed until 6th April 2021.
The IR35 delay came in response to growing calls for the government to offer support to the self-employed and freelancers.
Continue readingCOVID19: What you can do to help your business/sole trade through the Coronavirus crisis
The question echoing throughout Hertfordshire, Essex and businesses throughout the UK during these testing times is “What can you do to help your business/sole trade through the COVID-19 crisis?” – HB Accountants are here to help you.
Continue readingSpring Budget 2020
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the 2020 Budget against a backdrop of economic uncertainty caused by the spread of the coronavirus.
HB Accountants’ “Be Informed” Budget Summary provides you with an overview of the key announcements arising from the Chancellor’s speech. Measures for businesses include a capital gains tax reduction in the Entrepreneurs’ Relief lifetime limit from £10 million to £1 million, together with changes to Statutory Sick Pay for employees advised to self-isolate because of the coronavirus.
Tax tips for individuals 2019/2020
As the end of the tax year approaches, it’s a
great time to review your personal financial position and look for more
efficient ways of managing your income. Here are our top tax tips for
individuals as we approach the end of the tax year on 5th April 2020. If you
want to know more, give the tax team at HB Accountants a call.
Is it tax efficient to pay dividends before 6th April?
As we approach the end of the tax year, many businesses will be reviewing how much profit they have made over the year and therefore, calculating how much money they could take out of the business in dividends.
A question that I am regularly asked is whether to pay out dividends BEFORE the end of the tax year or AFTER it? Of course, there is not one clear answer, but the following information may help you decide.
Continue readingNational Insurance Updates: Are you aware of the changes?
The National Insurance Contribution Threshold will rise to £9,500 a year on 6th April 2020, consequently 31 million UK taxpayers will begin to pay less national insurance!
This means that the typical employee will pay around £104 less in 2020/21, and self-employed people who pay national insurance at a lower rate will have £78 cut from their bill.
Continue readingWhat are the benefits of networking?
Could it be time for you to get better connected and what are the benefits of networking? Throughout Hertfordshire, Essex and the surrounding areas you will find many fantastic businesses. Professional networking means you are going to meet more people and ultimately expand your network. You might be thinking “is the investment of my time and resources actually going to be worth it?” At HB, we believe that by taking advantage of networking events you can build genuine business relationships, which will have a positive impact on you and your business in the future.
Continue readingWhy Do Auditors Invoke Fear?
Auditors… Does this conjure up an image of an impersonal, fearful, detail-obsessed tyrant desperate to find errors in your accounts? I completely understand why the thought of an audit would fill you with dread, but this blog shares how to have the same positive audit experience that our clients enjoy and one that will ultimately help and support your business.
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