The Finance Bill 2020 has now reached the report stage in Parliament. In response to the impact that COVID-19 has had on the country, the Government has confirmed several temporary tax concessions. To help you make sense of these changes … Continue reading
Author Archives: Howard Roth
Seven tips to get start-ups off the ground
Out of the doom and gloom of the pandemic, new businesses are sprouting up – many built around successful concepts launched and developed during lockdown. Launching a business can be daunting and risky, to help, we have prepared seven tips … Continue reading
Coronavirus apprenticeships guidance updated
Updated guidance from the Department for Education on apprenticeships during the Coronavirus crisis has been published and contains a number of announcements relating to employment arrangements for apprentices. These updates include confirmation that: Apprentices aged 19 and older can begin … Continue reading
HM Revenue & Customs updates Self-Employment Income Support Scheme guidance
Ahead of the second round of funding for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) opening for applications on 17 August, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has updated its guidance documents relating to the scheme. The first round of applications for … Continue reading
Reminder: Deferral of second payment on account
Those facing financial difficulty as a result of COVID-19 are being reminded that they can defer their second 2019/20 self-assessment payment on account, normally due at the end of July, until 31 January 2021. To benefit from this deferral, taxpayers … Continue reading
