Covid support measures ending 30 September
Here is a quick recap of the Covid support measures ending on 30 September 2021
HMRC SEISS Auto-Corrections
HMRC is making SEISS (Self-Employment Income Support Scheme) auto-corrections to 2020/21 tax returns where it believes the total of declared SEISS grants received does not match their records.
Details of fifth SEISS grant
HMRC has published guidance on how to work out turnover if you are eligible for the fifth SEISS grant. If you are eligible HMRC will contact you in mid July, with online claims service available from late July. Claims must be made by 30 September.
Budget 2021
A summary of the headlines from Budget 2021.
Online service for third SEISS grant available from 30 November
The government has announced that the online service for the third SEISS grant is now available. Claims can be made from the date given by HMRC in an email or letter or from within the online service but must be made by 29 January 2021.
Furlough Scheme extended until March and self employed grant increased
Chancellor announces an extension in the CJRS (furlough scheme) to the end of March 2021 and increases the self employment Income Support Scheme level of support grant from 55% to 80% of average monthly trading profits.