The Government have updated information in relation to changes from 1 July 2021. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until 30 September 2021, and from 1 July 2021, the Government will pay 70% of wages up to a maximum cap of £2,187.50 for the hours...
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The Kickstart Scheme Grant update
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....
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme…Update on the fifth SEISS Grant
A fifth grant will be available, covering May 2021 to September 2021. When will the fifth SEISS grant be available? The grant will be open to claims from late July 2021. Will guidance be available? Guidance will be available for claiming the grant by the end of June...
Recovery of VAT on Electric car charging
Recovery of VAT on Electric car charging The Government are committed to encouraging more and more people to drive electric cars. Since 6 April 2019 there has been no taxable benefit for employees where they use an electric charging point at their place of...
Reimburse private fuel by 6 July to avoid fuel benefit
Reimburse private fuel by 6 July to avoid fuel benefit One consequence of the recent periods of lockdown is that employees may have driven fewer private miles in their company cars, particularly where they have not been driving to the office. If they are to...
Hiring new apprentices? Extra funding is available
Hiring new apprentices? Here’s what you need to know Here's what you need to know about applying for extra funding to help your business take on new apprentices. With effect from 1 June, employers of all sizes in England can apply for extra funding to help...
Reminder: Forms P11D due by 6 July
Reminder - P11D Forms due by 6 July Despite the coronavirus lockdowns, HMRC still expect P11D forms reporting expenses and benefits to be submitted by the normal 6 July deadline. Employers need to submit a P11D form to HMRC for each employee you have provided...
HMRC urge businesses to carry out due diligence into their labour supply chain
HMRC urge businesses to carry out due diligence into their labour supply chain HMRC is warning organisations about the use of mini umbrella companies in the labour supply chain and the need to carry out due diligence to protect the organisation from financial...
What is the Help to Grow programme? Now open for registrations
Help to Grow programme The Government's new Help to Grow programme is now open for registrations and launches in June. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and improve profits. What is The...
Are you trading in a Freeport tax area? NIC Relief available for employers
NIC Relief for employers whose employees are working in Freeport tax areas The Government have announced a new zero rate of secondary Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for eligible employers on the earnings of eligible employees working in a Freeport...
Are you trading with the EU? Reminder to apply for the SME Brexit Support Fund by 30 June 2021
Are you trading with the EU? You will need to follow new customs and tax rules if your business moves goods between the UK and countries in the EU. Your business will be affected by the new rules if: you buy goods from an EU seller and bring them into the UK....
Reminder: VAT deferral – apply online by 21 June 2021
VAT deferral – apply online by 21 June 2021 The VAT deferral new payment scheme is open for all businesses who deferred paying VAT due between 20 March and 30 June 2020 and were unable to pay in full by 31 March 2021. If you apply to spread your payments between 20...
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