Covid19 Update: 26th March 2020 – On Friday 20 March 2020, the Chancellor announced a package of measures to help businesses through these times of economic uncertainty. Among these is the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
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Team Contact Details
Here are email addresses for all our team members, ordered by surname. You can also reach us at 01992 444466.
Continue readingCOVID19: Business as usual, but from a super safe distance
Letter from the Directors, Karen, Keith & John
Following the unfolding events of COVID19 over the past two weeks, we want to reassure our clients that, albeit we are facing uncertain times, HB Accountants is still very much open for business and Team HB are prepared for any disruption that may occur.
Continue readingCOVID19: Support for UK Business through Coronavirus – Job Retention Scheme & more plus updates for self-employed
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.
Continue readingCOVID19: 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 readingCelebrating Vicki’s First Year with HB Accountants
We are delighted to be celebrating Vicki’s first Year with HB Accountants. It was a whole year ago that she joined as our Marketing & Office Manager.
Team HB’s Director Karen says “Happy work anniversary Vicki, the year has certainly flown by and you’ve achieved so much in just a year. We are lucky to have you, we can’t wait to see what the year ahead brings and we couldn’t imagine HB without you now”.
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.
Continue readingSave money by driving an electric car
Multiple tax benefits are available for drivers of electric company cars – and many of us don’t even realise it. HBA Director, Karen Chase, will save over £6,000 this coming tax year as she won’t be paying tax on the benefit-in-kind (BIK). It may finally be time to benefit from driving a company car!
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