There are over 400,000 charities in the UK working hard to benefit different segments of society. You may be aware of a gap in provision and have the passion and drive to start up a new charity. This is what you need to do to establish your charity and the laws that govern charities in the UK.
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ULEZ – Reclaim any charges in your tax return
If a business trip takes you into the new London ULEZ and it is entirely for business reasons, then it is likely that any charges incurred by driving in a non-compliant car may be claimed in your tax return.
Continue readingApplying for a Government Grant? You need to know this
There is a new digital platform available now on GOV.UK that is revolutionising the way businesses can search for and apply for government grants.
Apprenticeship Opportunities at HB Accountants in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
Could you be an HB Accountants’ apprentice? We are a dynamic training firm in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. Empowering and inspiring our young talent is at the heart of HB’s ethos. We have developed our Apprenticeship programme and our dedication to fostering exceptional talent and creating a supportive work environment has earned us the prestigious Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employer status
Continue readingNeed to know – Minumum Wage Rate Increases from 1 April 2023
On 1st April each year, all minimum wage rates are increased. This includes all National Minimum Wages rates and the National Living Wage rate. By law, your employer must pay a minimum amount on average for the hours you work. This is called the:
- National Living Wage (NLW) if you’re aged 23 or over
- National Minimum Wage (NMW) if you’re aged under 23 or an apprentice
Should my business accept crypto currency as payment?
With the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, some businesses have started to accept crypto payments. Accepting crypto works well for some companies but how do you decide if it is right for your business? This blog will share some information that may help you to decide, although we always recommend taking professional advice before you adopt it as a new payment method.
Business Expenses – What’s allowed and what isn’t
You are self employed or maybe you are a new start up. You know that you can claim some business expenses but which ones are allowed and which ones are not? This article will help you.
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Why you need a fantastic accountant!
As a business owner, it’s important to manage your cash flow and stay on top of your tax obligations. This can be either overwhelming or time consuming (or both!) so having a reliable accountant on hand to manage your business finances makes sense. But when you engage a fantastic accountant – you will soon discover that they not only keep your finances on track, they offer so much more.
Celebrating Success: HB Accountants Honoured as Top 50 Apprenticeship Employer
At HB Accountants, success is not merely measured by financial achievements but by the strength of our team and the positive impact we have on our community. We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our dedication to fostering exceptional talent and creating a supportive work environment has earned us the prestigious Top 50 Apprenticeship Employer Award by the Department of Education
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