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24 September 2020
Winter Economy Plan - extension to income tax deadline and Self-Employed Income Support SchemeThe Chancellor announced the extension of the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, as well as an extension to the deadline to pay your self-assessment tax bill.
24 September 2020
VAT cuts for the Hospitality & Tourism sectorAs the Government seeks to revive the UK economy after months of lockdown, the Chancellor announced a £4 billion commitment to reduce the rate of VAT from 20% to 5% in the hospitality and tourist sectors. Both reductions will run from 15 July 2020 to 31 March 2021.
24 September 2020
Be aware of filing deadline extensionsIn late March, the Government announced an extension to the deadline for filing annual accounts with Companies House. However, as yet no corresponding extension has been granted to the HMRC deadlines for tax payment or filing. With a company’s accounts being a key component in preparing the tax return, businesses should be mindful of the timelines for submission each if utilising the extended Companies House filing period.
23 September 2020
Impact of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on R&D claimsCompanies will soon need to consider the impact of furloughed staff on their future R&D claims. This will form part of the work that we undertake in preparing our clients’ claims, but there are two key aspects to consider.
23 September 2020
COVID-19: Tax amendments you should be aware ofThere has been much publicity on the financial support being offered to businesses which have been adversely affected by COVID-19, but there are also certain relaxations of the rules regarding compliance, payment of tax and penalties that you should be aware of.
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