Find out about the Chancellor’s new Job Support Scheme. What is it? Although the furlough scheme is coming to an end on the 31st of October 2020, the Chancellor has announced the new job support scheme, which will run from the 1st November for 6 months. This will help to pay the wages of workers… Read more »
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Kickstart Your Business
Find out about the Government’s Kickstart Scheme for Under 25s What is it? The Government’s Kickstart Scheme has opened for applicants, but what is it? It has been created by the Government to help young unemployed people. The Government will provide funds to cover a six month job placement for people who are 16-24 years… Read more »
5% VAT applies to more than you think
Find out about the Government’s temporary VAT cut and how you could potentially benefit. What is it? On the 8th July, the government announced that they would temporarily reduce VAT to 5% for certain supplies for hospitality, hotels, and holidays. This reduced rate started on the 15th July, and continues to the 12th January 2021…. Read more »
£20 million boost to business
Find out about the Government’s new £20 million grant. What is it? The Government has announced a £20 million scheme to help smaller businesses access new technologies and professional advice to help them get back on track after the Coronavirus. The grants will range between £1,000 and £5,000 each and will be fully funded by the… Read more »
Green Homes Grant – Too Good to be True?
Find out about the Government’s new Green Homes Grant, and what it could mean for you! What is it? In July, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, accounced the Green Homes Grant. The Grant will provide £2 billion for people across England and Wales to improve their homes to reduce carbon emissions. The scheme will start in… Read more »
Get back on your bike!
Find out about the Government’s new “Fix Your Bike” initiative, which aims to get the country cycling! What is it? The Government is handing out thousands of £50 vouchers for people to get their bikes fixed. The hope is that this will boost the retail sector and get cash flowing again, as well as improving… Read more »
FHL Capital Allowances
Find out about how FHLs work for tax purposes in our tax tip. What is it? Over the past few years, Airbnb has become an essential part of the holiday industry. The way Airbnb works it that the property owner can rent out their property, or even just a room, on a short-term basis. Many… Read more »
Amnesty for Furlough Breaches
Find out about the Government’s amnesty for Furlough rule breakers. What are the furlough rules? If an employee is furloughed then they cannot undertake remunerative work for the employer. This means that they cannot do any work for that employer, or a company linked to that employer. However, they can take part in training, they… Read more »
Can Evolution and Innovation Reduce Tax?
Could you be missing out on tax relief by misinterpreting Evolution and Innovation? Are we Innovators? If you ask most business owners if their business is at the forefront of innovation they will probably say no. However, if you ask them whether the business has kept up with the market trends to keep commercially viable,… Read more »
Self-Employment Grant Two
Find out about the next Self-employment Support Grant. What Is It? The Chancellor has announced a second grant for eligible self-employed people affected by Coronavirus. This will cover the period from June to August. The Chancellor also announced that this will be the LAST grant the government will give to people. Of the 3.5 million… Read more »