Opportunities to save tax. Some of the ideas shared in the following check list may provide you with tax saving opportunities if implemented before 5 April 2021. This year, more than at any previous time, we need to take advantage of savings as the COVID virus continues to impact on the economy and personal finances. […]
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Outstanding tax returns Tax returns should now all be hopefully submitted by now, however if your return is currently outstanding you have until the 28th of February to submit to avoid a penalty. Tax payments outstanding Although there has been an extension to the tax return filing deadline, HMRC still charge interest on late paid
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Self-employed grant claimsThe third grant claim must be claimed by 29 January so if you qualify do not delay submitting your claim – see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-self-employment-income-support-scheme Please note that the criteria for claiming has changed slightly since the earlier grants, please read the notes carefully when you submit your claim, most people affected by the lockdown will not have
In a welcome announcement today, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, revealed a raft of changes to the Job Support Scheme (JSS), the Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) and the Local Restriction Support Grants (LRSG). The changes will re-establish more realistic support for businesses adversely affected by COVID-19 disruption. Changes to the Job Support Scheme (JSS
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Director/shareholders have a unique position with their companies for tax purposes. Usually, they can decide when and how to withdraw funds from their business, but these withdrawals can have unforeseen tax effects. Salaries and dividends If amounts drawn are salaries or dividends the tax implications can be planned for and will form part of the
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Can you claim for Self-Employed Income Support? The government recently announced an extension to the Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS). The first grant covered a three month period to 13 July 2020. The second grant will cover the three months commencing 14 July 2020. Those eligible for the first quarter must have claimed SEISS
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Business Bounce Back Loans – what are they and should you apply for one? Since the scheme launched in May 2020 (just 3 months ago), more than 860,000 bounce back loans have been issued. This means that thousands of small businesses who are struggling due to the coronavirus have applied for and received financial help;
Working virtually for a day or two is often a welcome relief from the noise and distractions of the office. But after a while, as sure as the sun rises in the morning, the novelty will wear off. This tip sheet is there to help you keep your staff happy, healthy and motivated regardless of
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