This scheme will allow businesses to claim a taxable grant worth 80% of trading profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month for the next 3 months. It is open to those who have submitted their self-assessment return for 2018/19, traded in 2019/20, are trading when they apply (or would be except for COVID-19), […]
Read MoreFor self-assessment generally, payments due on the 31 July 2020 may be deferred until 31 January 2021. This is an automatic offer with no applications required and no penalties or interest for late payment will be charged.
Read MoreTemporary changes to the VAT payments due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020 have been made to help businesses manage their cash flow. VAT-registered businesses which have a VAT payment due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020 have the option to defer the payment until any time before 1 April 2021. […]
Read MoreThis is a temporary scheme open to all UK employers for at least three months starting from 1 March 2020. HMRC expect the scheme to be up and running by the end of April. Employers can use a portal to claim for 80% of furloughed employees’ usual monthly wage costs, up to £2,500 a month, […]
Read MoreThe government has confirmed that reforms to off-payroll working rules for the private sector will go ahead from 6 April 2020. The off-payroll rules have applied to the public sector since 2017 and the government has carried out a review of the roll-out to the private sector. The review has now concluded, and the changes […]
Read MoreThe Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced that employees will be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from day one when self-isolating rather than having to wait until day four under the SSP waiting days rules. The change will be included in a package of measures, to be introduced by emergency legislation, to deal with […]
Read MoreIn the Budget (11 March 2020) the Chancellor announced a package of measures to provide support for public services, individuals and businesses to ensure the impact of COVID-19 is minimised. A new Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, delivered by the British Business Bank, will enable businesses to apply for a loan of up to £5 million, with the government […]
Read MoreThe FCA is closely monitoring the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation and are advising on the steps you can take to stay aware of any possible impact on your finances from scammers. The FCA will be providing regular advice for consumers and firms on the FCA Website. Be aware of new tactics… Watch out for scams related […]
Read MoreThere are many advantages to running your own business, like the freedom of being your own boss, the greater control, and possibility of lucrative rewards. But there can often seem like thousands of things you need to know to run it successfully. Paying tax, and just the right amount of tax for your circumstances, is […]
Read MoreHMRC have announced that they have stopped thousands of taxpayers from receiving scam text messages ‘with 90 percent of the most convincing texts now halted before they reach their phones’. HMRC’s press release states: ‘Fraudsters alleging to be from HMRC send text messages to unsuspecting members of the public. In these messages they will make false […]
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