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
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 readingAward Finalist – Apprentice Champion for Inspiring Herts
The HB team is so proud to once again be a named finalist in the Apprentice Champion category at the Inspiring Herts awards.
Vicki is Walking the Camino Trail – Fundraising for the Addie Brady Foundation
You all know that fundraising is part of HB’s DNA. This month, we are supporting our wonderful Vicki with fundraising for the The Addie Brady Foundation. Michelle Brady is a friend of Vicki’s. Sadly, she lost her daughter, Addie, to a brain tumour a few years ago. Addie would now be 21 years old, so Michelle, Vicki, and a group of friends, are organising 21 events to mark her birthday and raise £21,000.
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
Budget 2023: key points you need to know
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gave his Spring Budget yesterday telling MPs “the OBR is now forecasting that there will be no recession”. Worth noting, no extension was given to the super deduction tax which WILL now end 31 March ’23 and the planned Corporation Tax rate increase IS going ahead from April ’23
ACTION STATIONS: Super Deductions end on 31st March 2023
With the enhanced ‘super deduction’ capital allowance coming to an end, it may be worth making a capital purchase or entering into a contract for such a purchase, over the next few weeks. This needs to be weighed up against commercial need and consideration of the impending corporation tax rises. Here’s what you need to consider
Deadline to top up national insurance contributions just extended
The government have just extended the deadline for payment for buying back contribution years for state pension from 5 April to 31 July 2023 – taxpayers have extra time to make voluntary national insurance (NI) contributions going back to April 2006. The government has announced that contributions made in this window will be at the 2022/23 voluntary NI rates.