Budget 2021 – Summary for those in business

Budget 2021 summary for those in business

Rishi Sunak the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his budget 2021 today. Below we highlight the key points for those in business:  Self-employment grants – The Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants will continue.  A fourth grant will keep the same terms as the third grant and can be claimed from late April. The …

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Budget 2021 – Summary for individuals

Budget 2021 Summary For Individuals

Rishi Sunak the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his budget 2021 today. Below we highlight the key points for individuals: Income Tax, National Insurance and VAT rates – No changes to current rates of Income Tax, National Insurance or VAT. Personal Allowance increase – The income tax personal allowance from April 2021 is £12,570 and …

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VAT Reverse Charge In The Construction Industry

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There are significant VAT changes being introduced into the construction industry from 1 March 2021. The rules being introduced are a VAT reverse charge for building and construction services to combat VAT fraud within the construction industry. What is the VAT reverse charge? The VAT reverse charge will apply to businesses who are VAT registered …

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Coronavirus Extension of Furlough Scheme and Additional Restrictions

The Government announced on 31 October 2020 a further lock down for England commencing on 5 November 2020 to 2 December 2020.  Many businesses will be required to close during this period. We empathise with many businesses where this will have a significant detrimental effect.  We recommend businesses review their cash position and key areas …

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Coronavirus Self-Employment Grants

Last Updated: 5 April 2021 If you are self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by Coronavirus you will potentially qualify for a Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant. You can make a claim for the grant at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-self-employment-income-support-scheme. You will require the following details to make a claim: Self Assessment …

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Coronavirus Business Loans

Last updated: 5 April 2021 The Bounce Back Loan Scheme and Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Schemes were closed for new claims from 31 March 2021. However additional flexibility has been added to the original loans to assist businesses with their repayment. Before your first repayment is due, your lender will contact you about further options …

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Coronavirus Job Support Schemes

Last Updated: 5 April 2021 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – EXTENDED UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2021 (Previously March 2021) The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been extended until the end of September 2021. Key points regarding the extended scheme: Neither the employer nor the employee needs to have previously used the CJRS …

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Coronavirus Business Grants and Support

Last updated: 5 April 2021 Business Grants Businesses required to close in England due to restrictions will be eligible for the following grants: For properties with a rateable value of £15k or under, grants to be £1,334 per month, or £667 per two weeks; For properties with a rateable value of between £15k-£51k grants to …

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Government’s Coronavirus Winter Economy Plan

Coronavirus Winter Economy Plan

The chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the government’s plan to protect jobs and support businesses over the winter months on 24 September 2020. The announcements included the following: A new Job Support Scheme An extension of the Self Employment Income Support Scheme Tourism and hospitality sector VAT cut extension Coronavirus Loan payback terms extended Coronavirus Job …

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Coronavirus Tax Payment Changes

Self-Assessment Income Tax Self-assessment income tax payers will be able to defer tax payments to January 2022. This is an extension from that initially announced moving the payment on account due by 31 July 2020 to 31 January 2021. VAT The VAT cut for tourism and hospitality industries to 5% will be extended from January …

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