COVID-19 Business Support Hub
We are here to support you during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Please read the articles below for our latest updates.
July 6, 2020
Don’t forget to make an SEISS claim by 13 July!Individuals eligible for the first Self-Employment Income Support (SEISS) grant must submit their claim by 13 July 2020. The first round of SEISS funding allows self-employed individuals,
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July 3, 2020
HMRC offers clarity on usual hours calculation for flexible furloughAfter some confusion regarding how flexible furlough should be calculated, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has offered new guidance to help employers work out usual working hours.
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June 29, 2020
Key dates for Coronavirus support schemesWith numerous Government schemes open to businesses and individuals to help deal with the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak, there are dozens of key dates to be
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June 29, 2020
Guidance published on repaying Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme overpaymentsHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published new guidance detailing how employers can repay Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) grants if they have over-claimed and therefore received
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June 29, 2020
Coronavirus grants to businesses, employers and individuals are taxableWe are reminding businesses, employers, employees and self-employed individuals that grants from the various Government schemes to provide support during the Coronavirus outbreak are taxable in the
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June 15, 2020
Employees returning from parental leave continue to be eligible for furlough schemeEmployees returning from statutory maternity and paternity leave in the next few months will remain eligible for furlough through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Since 10
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June 15, 2020
Whistleblowers make almost 2,000 allegations of furlough fraudFigures show that almost 2,000 allegations of furlough fraud have been made by whistleblowers against employers, with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) expected to impose steep penalties
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June 15, 2020
Guidance on exceptional circumstances for higher rate SDLT refunds updatedHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) guidance that sets out the exceptional circumstances allowing homeowners to claim higher rate Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refunds beyond the usual
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June 15, 2020
Trade Credit Insurance backed by £10 billion guaranteeThe Government will provide up to £10 billion of guarantees to Trade Credit Insurance schemes for business-to-business transactions. The spending commitment, known as the Trade Credit Reinsurance
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June 15, 2020
VAT deferral refund availableTaxpayers that wished to defer VAT payments, but did not cancel their Direct Debits in time can claim a refund, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
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June 15, 2020
Government delays VAT Reverse ChargeThe Government has announced that the controversial VAT Reverse Charge rules for the construction sector will be delayed until 1 March 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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June 15, 2020
Further clarification issued on eligibility for second round of Self-Employment Income Support SchemeHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued further details of eligibility for the second round of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), which will provide taxable grants
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