Hey, We’re Hiring! Train to become an Accountant with HB Accountants: Accounts Apprenticeship position

If you would like to avoid university fees and are considering an alternative route to further your education, an apprenticeship is a great solution. We are hiring and have an opening for a trainee accountant apprentice.

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Are You Considering Earning Extra Income Through A Side Hustle In 2024?

Starting from January 1st 2024, HMRS now require selling and service platforms to regularly report your transactions to them. These records will be cross-checked with the income you’ve reported on your tax return, and any disparities may be subject to investigation.

This measure aims to combat tax evasion.

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Happy New Tax Year! Navigate your 2024-25 Tax Year With Ease

Getting ready for the end of your tax year might appear daunting but don’t dread it, consider embracing it. This is an excellent opportunity to organise your business. This is easier when you have a great relationship with your accountant and you keep good records.

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Not Claiming Child Benefits? How This Could Affect Your Child

If your child was born after 2013 and you do not claim child benefits, they may miss out on receiving their National Insurance (NI) number. This affects their entitlement to work and study in the UK.

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UK Tax Rates for 2024-25 – Key Changes

The start of the 2024-25 tax year is almost here. It is important to understand any changes to UK tax rates and allowances because this allows you to make the most of the opportunities available to you. This applies to your business, and for you personally.

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Join Our Team: Apprentice Tax Assistant Position Available

Are you a part-qualified ATT or perhaps already an ATT qualified individual seeking a vibrant change from the hustle and bustle of London? Are you tired of working in isolation and longing to be part of a friendly, fun team with constant support for both your professional and personal development? Look no further – HB Accountants is looking for you!

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Updates to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and Tax Policies – Spring Budget April 2024

Changes to National Insurance contributions (NICs) and tax policies have been announced by the Chancellor. Take a look at the upcoming adjustments, including reductions in NICs rates for employees and the self-employed, changes to Capital Gains Tax rates, the introduction of a new British ISA allowance, updates to VAT registration thresholds, and plans to extend Full Expensing to leased assets. These changes are effective from 6 April 2024 and aim to support individuals and foster investment in promising UK enterprises.

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Getting Ready to leave School or College? Your choices, Your Finances

If you are getting ready to leave school or college, you need to know how your next choices might affect you financially. Here is our guide to your next steps after school or college – this will be updated in the next few weeks to reflect the updates from the Chancellor’s Spring Budget on 6th March 2024 and the new tax rates for 24/25.

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What Do Accountants Do?

Accountants aren’t just the data analysts you might think they are. Sure, math skills are important, but modern accounting is much more dynamic. Accountancy is problem-solving. Accountancy is detective work. Accountancy is communicating with both your clients and your colleagues. Read on if you are feel a career in accounting or auditing could be for you.

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HMRC’s New Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) for Company Cars: from 1st March 2024

Changes have been made by HMRC to the advisory fuel rates (AFRs) for all journeys on or after 1 March 2024 for company car drivers claiming back fuel costs from their employer. The rates are reviewed quarterly and are applicable where employers reimburse employees for business travel (company cars); or where employers require employees to repay the cost of private travel

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