HMRC launches new helpline and improved tax services for the bereaved
23 May 12
HMRC is to improve the quality of its contact processes and provide extra support for those who have suffered bereavement from this month, it has confirmed.
EU trends show corporate and personal tax rates are on the up
21 May 12
The average standard VAT rates in the European Union's 27 countries have risen dramatically since 2008, a new report into taxation trends by the European Commission has found.
Individuals receiving compensation for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) are unaware they may be liable to pay tax on awarded payments, after HMRC clarified its position on PPI and taxation.
Millions of taxpayers in line for early tax refund
14 May 12
HMRC has confirmed that more than three million tax refunds are to be sent out as of next week - two months earlier than previous years - due to an earlier review of the amount of tax paid for 2011/12 via the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
Without the support of HB&O, and all our other generous donors, it would be impossible to continue our vital work with the vulnerable disabled people that we care for.
Robert Pearce, Chief Executive at Castel Froma
HB&O pivotal in securing £1.3m investment
Harrison Beale and Owen has been our business advisor for almost ten years and they were pivotal in securing this investment – without them we wouldn’t be where we are.
Peter Everitt, Managing Director of PowerKut
Friendly no-nonsense approach
When we decided to set up as a company we wanted to find the right accountant to offer the best support and investigated several different options. In the end we decided to go with HB&O because their friendly no-nonsense approach appealed to us the most.
