Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme now open

Following on from our previous post – https://nicholsonandco.co.uk/coronavirus-statutory-sick-pay-rebate-scheme/, the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme is now open. Before you start You’ll need to: check that you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme be registered for PAYE Online work out your claim period Work out your claim period You can claim for multiple Read more about Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme now open[…]

Local authority discretionary grants fund

As previous The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a discretionary grants fund scheme to be administered by local authorities on 4 May. The scheme guidance is now been reviewed by the Council and work is underway to put in place an appropriate scheme for each local authority, which is both within the criteria set by Read more about Local authority discretionary grants fund[…]

Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

HMRC have announced that the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will launch online on 26 May. The scheme will enable employers with fewer than 250 employees to claim coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Tax agents will also be able to make claims on behalf of employers. You’re eligible to use the scheme if: you’re Read more about Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme[…]

Job Retention (furlough) scheme to run till October

Addressing the House of Commons earlier yesterday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said: ‘The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended by four months until the end of October.’ This extension will mean the government has provided a total of eight months of support to UK workers and businesses during the pandemic. ‘Workers will continue to receive Read more about Job Retention (furlough) scheme to run till October[…]

Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) portal is now open

The SEISS grant portal opens from 8am today (13 May 2020) if you are eligible to apply for a SEISS grant. Payments, are to be paid in a single instalment covering three months and capped at £7,500, and are expected to land in bank accounts by 25 May, or within six working days of your Read more about Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) portal is now open[…]

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Update for employers

This evening HMRC shared the latest information about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which included updates to guidance and the online service based on your feedback, and how to avoid common mistakes that can lead to a wrong or delayed payment. Save and return option now added In response to feedback from users of the Read more about Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Update for employers[…]

Please be aware of scams

Stay vigilant about scams, which may mimic government/HMRC messages as a way of appearing authentic and unthreatening. Should you receive a suspicious text, phone call or email, you should notify HMRC by forwarding suspicious emails claiming to be from HMRC to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk and texts to 60599 Below are some examples of scams that HMRC are aware Read more about Please be aware of scams[…]