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Bates Weston Company Tax Planning Guide
Our tax team have prepared a Bates Weston Company Tax Planning Guide to help you and your business get through the Covid-19 crisis and emerge, ready to respond to the challenges ahead.
Taxation of Coronavirus Support Payments
Government launches consultation on proposed tax treatment of Coronavirus support grant payments. Responses required by 12 June.
Income Tax and NIC exemptions for home office equipment expenses
Those working from home and employers who encourage their staff to purchase their own home-office equipment and reimburse the expense, can benefit from a temporary income tax and National Insurance Contributions relief introduced as a response to Covid-19.
Practical help from accountants you can rely on
The practical help we, as accountants, are giving to support our clients today, and how we plan to keep on helping them in the future.
ICAEW highlights the need for checks on SEISS
Who checks whether HMRC is right about your eligibility for SEISS and the amount of your payment? Your accountant.
Building Financial Resilience in the Charity Sector
How to make charities financially resilient: consider government support, make clear documented decisions, control cashflow and be alert to the guidance from Companies House and the Charity Commission.
Government support for innovative firms
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced £1.25 billion of government support for innovative firms at the Downing Street Press Conference on 20 April 2020, delivered through the Future Fund and Innovate UK.
£750m support for the charity sector
Much needed support for the charity sector. Understand the new measures announced and the support that is already available.
Managing cashflow – help from Bates Weston
Managing cashflow is crucial to SMEs. We look at the things you should be doing right now to manage your cashflow.
Tax Reliefs Available for Employees Working From Home
If you are new to Working From Home, our guide to the tax reliefs available recaps the guidance produced by HMRC.
Clearing your financial “To Do” list during lockdown
Richard Coombs, Tax partner suggests using the enforced time at home to clear your financial “to do” list; includes ISA’s, wills & Business Property Relief.
Support for charities during Covid-19 outbreak
Wayne Thomas summarises the support available to charities during the Covid-19 outbreak and the impact on governance and reporting arrangements.