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All the latest changes to tax legislation- important tax dates and deadlines, Help-Sheets on managing your personal finances, business news & opinion, as well as updates on what’s happening at Rawcliffe’s.
Details Of Latest CJRS “furlough” Grants
The fourth version of the CJRS “furlough” grant scheme starts on 1 May 2021 and will run until 30 September with employees affected continuing to be supported such that they are entitled to be paid at least 80% of their “usual pay.
Details Of Fourth Self-employed Income Support Grant
The latest grant allows the self-employed to claim 80% of their average profits for the period up to 2019/20, and is again limited to £2,500 a month.
COVID-19 Government Support News
Welcome to our round up of the latest business and Covid-19 news for our clients. Please contact us if you want to talk about how these updates affect your business.
Protection from HMRC Investigation
We provide a valuable Tax investigations service which enables us to defend you in the unfortunate case that you are selected for an enquiry without worrying about the cost.
Pay VAT Deferred Due To Coronavirus (Covid-19)
The guidance on how to pay VAT payments deferred between 20 March and 30 June 2020 has been updated.
Small Firms In Line For Business Interruption Insurance Pay Out
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has won its court case to get insurers to pay out for business interruption due to the first lockdown in the spring of 2020.
The Third National Lockdown
We will continue to support you throughout this troubling period, and we will be processing your payroll, accounts, tax returns and grants as usual.
New Lockdown Grants Announced
The Chancellor announced one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per property to help businesses through to the Spring.
New Penalties For Overclaimed CJRS, SEISS And “Eat Out To Help Out” Grants
The penalty may be reduced where the taxpayer assists HMRC in correcting the error.
Claim Your Furlough Grant by 14th
Claims must be made by the 14th of the following month although they can be made up to 14 days in advance.
Furlough Agreement and Letters Guidance
If you are Furloughing employees from 1 November you must agree any changes in their terms of employment with them in advance.
JSS Begins When The Extended CJRS Scheme Ends 2021
JSS Open & Closed were scheduled to commence 1 Nov 2020 & will now commence when the extended CJRS scheme ends…
Furlough Extended to March | Increases to SEISS
Further Changes In Supports For Business: Government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support scheme
MMO Fast-tracks Grants Help Ports & Fishing Industry
Applications invited by MMO for grants to help ports or harbours and for health and safety equipment for fishing vessel owners.
The Furlough Scheme Has Been Extended
Employers small or large, charitable or non-profit, are eligible for the extended Job Retention Scheme, which will continue for a further month.