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A round up of our latest blogs, commentary or office news. Get in touch if you need more details on any of the topics covered.
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Increases in self employed income support announced
Level of income support available to the self-employed through the third SEISS (Self Employment Income Support Scheme) grant increased to 55% and claim date brought forward to 30 November.
National lockdown measures from 5 November
An outline of the national lockdown measures announced by the Prime Minister on 31 October, including which businesses are to close and which can remain open.
How can company tax planning help with cash flow?
Company tax planning can be useful to recover cash from HMRC or to reduce the amount of tax you are expected to pay – both valuable outcomes in managing your cash flow position.
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.
Changes to furlough scheme
Summary of the main changes planned for the furlough scheme, ahead of detailed guidance expected from the Government on 12 June
Reclaim higher rate Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
Planning to reclaim higher rate SDLT paid on your new home because you sold your old one within three years, but Covid-19 delayed your sale? Government announcement could help.
New Dairy Response Fund Announced
Dairy Response Fund, administered by the Rural Payments Agency will cover up to 70% of losses during April and May due to falling milk prices and could be worth up to £10,000 for eligible dairy farmers.
Restructure and reduce risk using a Holding Company
A holding company structure could reduce risk for growing businesses and those with surplus assets. Is it time to reconsider your business structure?
Taxation of Coronavirus Support Payments
Government launches consultation on proposed tax treatment of Coronavirus support grant payments. Responses required by 12 June.
Derby City Council Discretionary Grant Fund – apply now
Check your Local Authority website for details of their application process for the Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund. Derby City Council’s fund is open for applications now.
Employers to share costs of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and SEISS extended
Changes to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Flexible Furlough scheme introduced from 1 July, employers to gradually increase their contribution to wage costs beginning with NI and employer pension contribution costs and rising to 20% by October when the scheme will end. Self Employment Income Support Scheme extended, now ending in August, with a single payment of up to £6,570 to cover June, July and August.
Parity for the self-employed
Calls for parity for the self-employed with those furloughed. SEISS v CJRS
NHS Test and Trace for employers
NHS Test and Trace system is now operational. What we all need to do now and the impact on employers.
We are open for business
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