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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 readingCapital Gains Tax on Property Sales
Changes to Capital Gains Tax on Property Sales will only affect you if you sell or gift a residential property other than your main residence on or after 6 April 2020.
For such disposals it will be necessary to file a separate capital gains tax (CGT) return within 30 days of completion of the disposal and it will also be necessary to pay any capital gains tax within the same period. The capital gain will also need to be reported on the normal tax return filed after the end of the tax year and the tax already paid will be treated as paid on account of the final liability.
Spring 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.
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