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Are you confident of your SEISS eligibility? 22nd November 2021

Grants awarded under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) were a vital lifeline for many businesses during the economic hardship of the pandemic.  There is recognition from the government that some of these grants may have been deliberately or inadvertently […]

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Delays in Repayments of Overpaid Tax 22nd November 2021

Some tax payers are experiencing delays in repayments of overpaid tax. HMRC has advised that this is due to additional checks to prevent fraudulent claims.  Most likely linked to ongoing SEISS fraud audits, these additional steps include identification verification checks […]

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Have you checked for furlough errors? 26th April 2021

New research has shown that up to 13% mid-sized businesses found errors in their initial furlough claim. With HMRC taking a hard line on misuse of the furlough scheme, experts are encouraging businesses to check their claims to make sure […]

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Furlough scheme extended until September 15th March 2021

Information correct at time of last update: 22 June 2021 The Coronavirus Job Retention (furlough scheme) is extended until September, however the level of grant to employers is changing from July. Find out what’s changing and who can claim. Furlough […]

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Additional SEISS grants now available 15th March 2021

The fourth and fifth SEISS grants have been confirmed. Unlike previous grants, the latest round will take into account tax returns filed in 2019/20, allowing newly self-employed people to claim. SEISS grants eligibility The fourth and fifth Self-Employed Income Support […]

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Our guide to the 2021 Budget 5th March 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced his 2021 Budget, which sets out government spending plans for the year ahead. As expected, further support for people affected by the coronavirus pandemic and plans for the UK’s economic recovery as we transition out […]

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Apply now for the new VAT payment deferral scheme 2nd March 2021

The new VAT payment deferral scheme is now open. Find out what the scheme involves, how to apply and where to get further support.  What is the VAT payment deferral scheme? If you deferred VAT payments due between 20 March […]

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New COVID support grants for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses 7th January 2021

In light of the new lockdown measures, the Chancellor has announced £4.6 billion in new COVID support grants for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses which will remain closed until at least mid-February. Read on to find out about the grants, […]

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Furlough scheme extension and other financial support available during lockdown 6th November 2020

Updated: 11 March 2021 As lockdown continues, businesses will be understandably concerned about what it means for their finances. The Government has already confirmed the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (also know as the furlough scheme), which was due to be […]

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What tax relief can I claim for working from home? 26th October 2020

Thanks to the global pandemic, more of us than ever before are now working from home. Although it began as a temporary arrangement for many, several major employers have already pledged to close offices and shift to remote working on […]

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