HMRC are making to their systems which may affect you if you pay your VAT by Direct Debit or have a refund made to you. What's changing? HMRC are currently undergoing work on the transformation of VAT services which will involve migrating customers to a new IT platform. This impacts customers with an existing Direct Debit. UK [...]

With the UK having been adversely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the 2021 Budget against a backdrop of ongoing economic hardship. Our Budget Summary provides an overview of the key announcements arising from the Chancellor’s speech. However, it also looks beyond the headlines and offers details on the less-publicised changes [...]

The third SEISS (Self Employed Income Support Scheme) grant can now be claimed. We would point out that the rules for claiming have changed, and that you will only qualify if your Turnover has been affected by Coronavirus. So there needs to be a significant reduction in your sales for the period 1st November to 31st January [...]

Hinton Abbott are pleased to announce that Stephanie Glover joined us on the 1st July, and will be looking after the clients of Semaphore Services. We look forward to working together to help you in the future!

Hinton Abbott are pleased to announce their second successful purchase of a local practise as part of their fast and exciting expansion programme. With 36 years of experience of running an accountancy practice, the Senior Partner is dedicated to the care of the clients being transferred and his experience enables him to identify with any [...]

We are aware of the out-cry that there was recently when the Government tried to increase the NIC rate for the self-employed, and they had to reverse (in fact delay) their plans. Click on the below document to view our thoughts on what the Government may need to do.

Yesterday the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the Autumn Budget 2017. Hinton Abbott Accountants have released an overview of the statement made to the House of Commons yesterday by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the nation’s finances and the Government’s proposals for changes to taxation. The Budget also includes forecasts for the economy [...]

This month some of our team represented one of our clients at a board meeting at the Bombay Sapphire Distillery! We've attended many meetings of similar nature in the past, however, this is probably one of the most unique venues we've been to! The meeting was held in what is known there as The [...]

Chris Pittock Senior Partner at Hinton Abbott has announced that the company has acquired another well known accountancy practice in Wiltshire. This acquisition is a result of many years working together with A Gillingham & Co and both companies can now see they will make a strong team working together to serve their clients. [...]

This month colleagues at Hinton Abbott joined with volunteers from The Rapid Relief Team to support the Prospect Garden Fete in Swindon. The Prospect Hospice is a charity that provides care and support to those suffering from serious illnesses and gives them comfort and confidence through lifes most difficult times. It was great to [...]