Monthly News Archives - HJP Chartered Accountants Hertfordshire and beyond

Business Planning Employment Monthly News

Business confidence hits two-year low According to a new survey from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), business…

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The Spring Statement explained On 26 March 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement in the House of Commons, followed by…

katie_adminApril 3, 2025

IR35 reforms raise £4.2bn extra tax HMRC’s clampdown on IR35 off-payroll working rules has raised £4.2bn in additional tax, National Insurance, and…

katie_adminApril 2, 2025

HMRC cuts late payment interest to 7% Following the Bank of England’s base rate cut to 4.5% on 6 February, HMRC will…

katie_adminMarch 5, 2025

Business Planning Monthly News Tax Planning

Mixed views on business growth this year Most UK businesses are optimistic about the start of 2025, with economic confidence surveys showing…

katie_adminFebruary 5, 2025

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HMRC delays agent services account approvals HMRC has extended the processing time for agent services account (ASA) and VAT agent reference number…

hjp_adminJanuary 21, 2025

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Double-cab pickups to be classed as cars under new HMRC policy HMRC has confirmed that double-cab pickups will be taxed as cars…

hjp_adminDecember 5, 2024

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Private school VAT could affect 55% of parents The rising costs of private education, compounded by the introduction of VAT on school…

hjp_adminNovember 14, 2024

Business Planning Helpful Hints Monthly News

Boxed in by Labour’s manifesto pledges not to increase income tax, employee’s national insurance and VAT, Chancellor Rachel Reeves instead had to…

hjp_adminNovember 1, 2024

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New HMRC advisory fuel rates Updated fuel rates impact UK company-car drivers. These rates, which apply to petrol, diesel, LPG, and electric…

hjp_adminOctober 11, 2024