It was announced at yesterday’s budget that the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will continue until September with a fourth and fifth grant. The fourth and fifth grants will take into account submitted 2019-20 tax returns. This means you may be able to claim, even if they were not eligible for previous grants. You must Read more about Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – future grants confirmed[…]
It was announced in yesterdays budget that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of September 2021. The UK Government will continue to pay 80% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,500 per month, up to the end of June 2021. From July, Read more about Extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme[…]
Here are some of the key points from the budget of 3 March 2021: Furlough and Self-employed grant extended until September. Universal Credit uplift of £20 to be extended for a further 6 months. Incentive payments of £3,000 for all new hires of any age. Business rates holiday will be extended until June. National insurance, Read more about Main points from the budget (3 March 2021)[…]
If you deferred paying VAT due in the period from 20 March to 30 June 2020, you should pay it by 31 March 2021 if you can. If you can’t afford to pay by 31 March 2021, you can join the VAT deferral new payment scheme and pay your deferred VAT over a longer period. The online service will open Read more about VAT deferral new payment scheme – join from 23 February[…]
If you have a Bounce Back Loan, the Chancellor has announced repayment flexibilities, with the ability to tailor payments according to your individual circumstances. Lenders should begin reaching out to borrowers to provide information on repayment schedules and how to access flexible repayment options. Small and medium-sized businesses can still apply to borrow between £2,000 and Read more about Flexible repayment options announced for Bounce Back Loan borrowers[…]
From January 1st 2021 When the UK left the EU, new rules came into effect that change how goods sold to and received will be treated. Although many overseas sellers joined Making Tax Digital for VAT in October 2019, the change to import VAT rules may affect further businesses selling to UK customers. March 31st Read more about Key upcoming dates Making Tax Digital for VAT[…]
Such a simply question, you would think, however it produces a complicated answer. For this calculation, we have assumed the following: The director wants to preserves their entitlement to state benefits, and The director wants a salary which saves the most tax and national insurance. First of all let us look at preserving your entitlement Read more about As a director, what should I pay myself in 2021/22?[…]
Today HMRC has announced that Self Assessment customers will not receive a penalty for filing their 2019-20 tax return late, as long as they file online by 28 February. We would still encouraging you to file by 31 January, if possible. You still need to pay their Self Assessment tax bill by 31 January. Interest will be Read more about Self assessment – late filing penalty suspended[…]
Deadline for submitting your 2019/20 self assessment return is 31 January 2021, along with the balance of your 2019/20 liability together with the first payment on account for 2020/21. This deadline is relevant to individuals who need to complete a self assessment tax return and make direct payments to HMRC in respect of their Read more about Deadline for submitting your 2019/20 self assessment return[…]
The National Live in wage and the National Minimum Wages is set to rise in April 2021. Rates per hour depend on your age and whether you’re an apprentice – you must be at least school leaving age to get it. New rates, which come into effect from April 2020: Year 25 and over 21 Read more about National Minimum Wage and Live In Wage rates from April 2021[…]