Expense Allowances

With an increasing pressure on the government to provide financial support to UK taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic, amongst other proposals, the government announced a deferral of the due date of the second payment on account for 2019/20.   Initially it was unclear whether this would apply only to self-employed individuals. Clarification has now been…

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It is fairly well publicised now that as part of the Government’s financial support package for businesses during this Coronavirus outbreak, these businesses can, if they wish, defer their next VAT payment(s) (those due between 20 March and 30 June 2020). Interest and penalties will not be charged on such a deferral. What was not…

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  Whilst the Government have announced a business finance support package, it is unlikely to be accessible for several days (the loans via the banks) or weeks (the grants via HMRC/Local Authorities). Not all businesses will meet the criteria for them anyway.  There is more to come from the Government, but in the meantime business…

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The new Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced this afternoon (26th March 2020) much needed support for the self-employed. This will be known as the Coronavirus Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.   As in any support, there are conditions and the detail will need to be scrutinised.   To be eligible for the scheme there are various…

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Please find below the latest payroll information regarding the current COVID-19 situation:   COVID-19 Payroll Newsletter

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As the Covid-19 outbreak begins to tangibly affect personal finances, there may be some good news, as a short HMRC form could potentially result in you receiving a £1,150 cheque.   The Marriage Allowance was introduced in 2015, but recent figures reveal that only a small percentage of eligible couples have claimed. With only weeks…

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