Today the Chancellor announced the introduction of the Job Retention Bonus
This is a one-off payment of £1,000 to employers that have used the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) for each furloughed employee who remains continuously
The Chancellor has announced a new scheme to help restaurants, bars and cafés
During August, diners can get 50% off Monday to Wednesday on meals and non-alcoholic drinks, up to £10 per person, when eating at participating restaurants,
VAT cut from 20% to 5% on food, drink, accommodation and attractions
VAT has been reduced from 15 July until 12 January 2021. The UK government will cut VAT from 20% to 5% on any eat-in or
The Government has announced an increase in the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) threshold
The Government has announced an increase in the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) threshold in England and Northern Ireland, increasing the threshold under which no
As part of the Chancellor’s “Plan For Jobs” he has announced a new kickstart scheme and employment support schemes will be scaled up
A new £2 billion Kickstart Scheme will also be launched to create hundreds of thousands of new, fully subsidised jobs for young people across the
If you are entitled to claim for the SEISS grant and haven’t already done so, don’t delay!
If you are entitled to claim for the first Self-Employed Income Support Scheme grant and haven’t already done so act now. The deadline for making your
From today (6 July 2020) our office will be opening again for appointments if you need to see an accountant
Throughout this difficult and challenging time we have been available remotely but we are now please to say our office is open if you need
You let several holiday lodges. You are approaching retirement, and are considering selling the properties in the next few years. How could coronavirus cause a nasty tax trap, and how can this be avoided?
FHL status. If your lettings qualify as furnished holiday lettings (FHLs), the properties can enjoy a number of tax benefits not usually available to rental businesses.
Your firm’s financial year ends soon and while the accounts will show a profit you’re expecting them to include significant bad debts. How long will you have to wait to claim a tax deduction for these?
Increased debtors As a result of coronavirus unpaid invoices are likely to feature more than usual in the accounts of many businesses. While for accounting
The latest update from HMRC on border controls in 2021 and package for custom intermediaries.
The government have announced the approach to border controls on GB-EU trade in 2021 and it formally notified the EU that it will not accept or seek
As the Government is encouraging everyone to work from home when they can, don’t forget you can claim tax relief for your home office
Working from home can be a challenge. Constant interruptions from children, partners, pets or all three. Your house is full of temptations from the pile
An explanation of how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the coronavirus pandemic, where it differs from the standard holiday entitlement and pay guidance
Currently with non essential travel in the UK prohibited it looks like many of our holiday plans will be changing this year but how are