C19 BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE

In this newsletter we outline details of the Governments advice on how to treat certain expenses and benefits provided to employees during the Pandemic. We also outline support from business…

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme update

Last week the chancellor announced three changes to the job retention scheme: From 1‌‌ July 2020, the scheme will be made more flexible to enable employers to bring previously furloughed…

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme update

Last week the chancellor announced plans to extend the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SIESS) for those whose trade continues to be, or is newly, adversely affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus). Eligible…

CORONAVIRUS STATUTORY SICK PAY REBATE SCHEME SET TO LAUNCH

Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May. The government has announced a new online service will be launched on…

Bounce Back Loan Scheme – Covid 19

The Government has introduced a new Bounce Back Loan Scheme which you may be able to claim.  Please find below the details of the loan available and the criteria required…

How to Create a Government Gateway Personal Tax Account

Go to                  https://www.gov.uk/personal-tax-account Click on Start Now Select the option to create a new account and click continue Click on the link below, this PDF will show you step by…

Updated guidance for Self-employed income support claim

Updated guidance has now been released for the self-employed income support claim. Please find below the link to find out the date and time from which you can submit your…

C19 BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE

SMALL BUSINESS DISCRETIONARY GRANT PAYMENTS TOP-UP TO LOCAL BUSINESS GRANT FUNDS SCHEME The Government has announced a discretionary fund has been set up to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside…

OPENING A GOVERNMENT GATEWAY ACCOUNT – SELF EMPLOYED INCOME SUPPORT (SEIS) UNDER THE CORONAVIRUS SCHEME

HMRC have issued some more details relating to the claims for the Self-Employed Income Support. The latest guidance was issued on 1 May. Details are in the link highlighted below.…

HMRC RELEASE DETAILS OF SEISS SCHEME

HMRC update their Guidance on the SEISS scheme. See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme The following text is extracted from HMRC website: Who can claim? You can claim if you are a self-employed individual…