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All the latest changes to tax legislation- important tax dates and deadlines, Help-Sheets on managing your personal finances, business news & opinion, as well as updates on what’s happening at Rawcliffe’s.
NEW PLANS TO GET BRITAIN BUILDING IN CORONAVIRUS RECOVERY
Government is to extend planning permission deadlines, saving construction projects’ permissions from expiring.
HOW DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES AFFECT THE SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME SUPPORT SCHEME
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme currently allows you to claim a taxable grant worth 80% of your average monthly trading profits,
JOB RETENTION SCHEME - FLEXIBLE FURLOUGHING AND IMPORTANT DATES
From 1 July 2020, Businesses will have the flexibility to bring previously furloughed employees back to work part-time –
Shops allowed to reopen following Covid-19
Monday 15th June Shops in England selling non-essential goods will be able to reopen from today.
Sending Your Forms to Companies House During the Pandemic
Discretionary Grant Fund supports small and micro businesses that are not eligible for other grant schemes opened on the 8 June.
Rawcliffe & Co's New Office in Poulton
We're thrilled to announce that Rawcliffe & Co has opened a second office in Poulton!
Will Covid-19 Accelerate Remote Working Practices?
Will Covid-19 Accelerate Remote Working Practices? Most firms have rolled out new approaches to business continuity, cyber security & remote working.
P11d Forms Still Due By 6th Of July
Despite the coronavirus lockdown HMRC have announced that they will still expect P11d forms reporting expenses and benefits to be submitted by the normal 6 July deadline.
Can We “Furlough” The Company Car?
During the lockdown period many employees and directors have not been using their company cars and it has been sitting on their driveway.
SELF-EMPLOYED INCOME SUPPORT GRANTS ALSO EXTENDED
Sole traders and members of partnerships started making claims under the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme on Wednesday 13 May and many have already received their grant.
JOB RETENTION “FURLOUGH” SCHEME EXTENDED TO OCTOBER
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced on 12 May that the CJRS scheme will be extended until the end of October.
LOCAL AUTHORITY DISCRETIONARY GRANTS FUND
Discretionary Grants Fund: a "top-up" scheme to support small businesses who were not eligible for the Small Business Grant Fund or the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Fund.
57 Ways to Grow Your Business: Free E-book
The landscape has changed; lets get your business moving! As businesses emerge into a new environment we want to support you every step of the way.
NEW GUIDANCE LAUNCHED TO HELP GET US SAFELY BACK TO WORK
The Government has published guidance for employers to help them get their businesses back up and running and workplaces operating safely.
CHECK IF YOU CAN CLAIM A GRANT THROUGH THE SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME SUPPORT SCHEME
The scheme will allow you to claim a taxable grant of 80% of your average monthly trading profits, paid out in a single installment covering 3 months, and capped at £7,500 altogether.
SEISS OPENS EARLIER THAN EXPECTED!
This week HMRC will start contacting self-employed people who are likely to be eligible, through a combination of emails, SMS texts and letters, to tell them what they need to do to get ready to claim
Business Bounce Back Loan – FAQ’s & Application Form Links
The Bounce Back Loan Scheme is a new scheme introduced to help smaller businesses impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19).
TAX CREDITS CUSTOMERS WILL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS EVEN IF WORKING FEWER HOURS DUE TO COVID-19
The government has confirmed that people who cannot work their normal hours because of coronavirus (COVID-19) will still receive their usual tax credits payments.