Claims for the third SEISS (Self-Employed Income Support Scheme) grant can be made from 30 November. Submission time You can submit your claim via the existing HMRC SEISS website. As before, you must submit your claim personally. Accountants or ... [Continue Reading]
Covid 19 – some guidance
Can a member of staff work while self-isolating? Provided the employee is well enough to work from home, you can ask them to do so. You cannot ask a member of staff who is following the guidance and self-isolating, to come into work. It is an ... [Continue Reading]
JOB SUPPORT SCHEME -REVISED
The Job Support Scheme (JSS) has changed considerably from the original announcement, Since it comes into force on 1 November, employers have to make some decisions quickly. Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced new changes a few ... [Continue Reading]
Job Support Scheme – First Thoughts
Information on the Job Support Scheme is sketchy to say the least. The scheme was only announced yesterday and the Factsheet issued by HMRC shortly afterwards is relatively short (four pages). It refers to further guidance to follow. If you want ... [Continue Reading]
Receipt Bank
Receipt Bank is a facility we provide to our clients - to help them improve profitability. A quick way to improve small business profitability. Ask yourself these questions - then read on, or contact us. Improve accuracy, reduce time and make ... [Continue Reading]
Tax return following a delayed start to a business
Did you form a company in March but due to the Coronavirus you could not trade immediately? You may be wondering do you need to notify HMRC and will it have a delay on the company’s tax return? It is quite common for companies to be formed but the ... [Continue Reading]
VAT Rate Reduction
VAT on sales is being reduced for hospitality, hotel and accommodation and attractions businesses. The reduction is substantial – down to 5%. It is effective from Wednesday – 15 July – and will last until 12 January 2021. Both these dates are in the ... [Continue Reading]
Eat Out to Help Out
Eat Out to Help Out starts in August. A 50% discount to your customers should help. To qualify for government support for the scheme, your business needs to be registered. Registration starts on Monday, 13 July. If you want to be able to offer the ... [Continue Reading]
Brexit – Don’t forget it!
Brexit has taken a bit of a back seat but changes which will affect thousands of businesses will apply from 1 January 2021. Businesses trading online or by mail order will be the primary ones affected, and the changes will be significant. The ... [Continue Reading]
Furlough – July 2020
The guidance for the Furlough scheme (CJRS) has been updated on 12 June, as promised. However, the updated guidance still leaves questions unanswered. This is an outline of the main points of the scheme from 1 July: Claim periods must be for ... [Continue Reading]
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