The numerous changes in the method of calculating CJRS furlough grants will no doubt have resulted in errors by some employers. Remember that you are required to tell HMRC about overclaimed CJRS grants as part of your next claim. You will be asked when making your claim whether you need to adjust the amount down […]
If you are an employer looking to create jobs for young people, you can apply for funding as part of the Kickstart Scheme. The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to create new jobs for 16 to 24-year-olds on Universal Credit who are at risk of long-term unemployment. Employers of all sizes can apply for funding which […]
Businesses that have had to remain closed during the pandemic and are unable to pay rent on their commercial property will continue to be protected from eviction, giving them the breathing space they need and helping to protect jobs, the government has announced. In order to give places such as nightclubs and other hospitality businesses […]
The VAT deferral new payment scheme is currently open for all businesses that deferred VAT due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020 and were unable to pay in full by 31 March 2021. Businesses can spread these payments over several months – businesses that join by 21 June 2021 will still be able to benefit […]
The government will continue to pay 80% of your furloughed employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,500 per month, to the end of June. In July, CJRS grants will cover 70% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,187.50. In August […]
The government’s new Help to Grow programme is now open for registrations and will launch in June. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and improve profits. The Help to Grow Management scheme offers small businesses a 12 week programme delivered by leading business […]
Date What’s Due 01/06 Corporation tax for year to 31/8/20 (unless pay quarterly) 19/06 PAYE & NIC deductions, and CIS return and tax, for month to 5/6/21 (due 22/06 if you pay electronically) 01/07 Corporation tax for year to 30/9/20 (unless pay quarterly) 05/07 Last date for agreeing PAYE settlement agreements for 2020/21 employee […]
A recent case before the tax tribunal has confirmed that all of a company’s shares are ordinary shares except those that carry a fixed rate of return. This is crucial as CGT business asset disposal (BAD) relief requires a shareholder to be entitled to at least 5% of a company’s ordinary share capital in addition […]
Despite the coronavirus lockdowns HMRC still expect P11d forms reporting expenses and benefits to be submitted by the normal 6 July deadline. Remember that reimbursed expenses no longer need to be reported where they are incurred wholly, exclusively and necessarily in the performance of the employee’s duties. Dispensations from reporting are no longer required, although […]
These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car from 1 June 2021. Where there has been a change the previous rate is shown in brackets. Engine Size Petrol Diesel LPG 1400cc or less 11p (10p) 8p (7p) 1600cc or less 9p 1401cc to 2000cc 13p […]
