The SEISS claim facility was opened on Sunday 29th November 2020. To make a claim for the third grant your … Continue reading Claim the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – now open
Claim the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – now open
Month: November 2020
November furlough? Need to claim? Deadline Monday 14th December
Employers who have furloughed employees between Sunday 1st November and Monday 30th November (inclusive) who are needing a government grant … Continue reading November furlough? Need to claim? Deadline Monday 14th December
Furlough – employers Grant claim deadline – Monday 30th November 2020
For employers who have furloughed (full or flexible) employees between 1st July 2020 and 31st October 2020, the government grant … Continue reading Furlough – employers Grant claim deadline – Monday 30th November 2020
Extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – guidance updates 26th November 2020
HMRC has applied further updates to the guidance for the extended CJRS on Thursday 26th November 2020: Calculate how much … Continue reading Extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – guidance updates 26th November 2020
Enforcement notice – advertising tax arrangement schemes
The Advertising Standards Authority @ASA_UK have published an enforcement notice to ensure businesses who advertise tax avoidance schemes are upfront … Continue reading Enforcement notice – advertising tax arrangement schemes
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) third grant: Full details now published
Dear @PAYadvice, Full details of the third SEISS grant to support self-employed people affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) have been published … Continue reading Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) third grant: Full details now published
Minimum pay changes confirmed for April 2021
The Government has announced the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates which will come into force … Continue reading Minimum pay changes confirmed for April 2021
Claim a grant through the extended Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
Applications for the Self Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension open on Monday 30th November 2020. The full eligibility criteria … Continue reading Claim a grant through the extended Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
BREXIT – Employing EU citizens from 1st January 2021
No right to work checking change until 30th June 2021 With BREXIT - do the right to work checks change … Continue reading BREXIT – Employing EU citizens from 1st January 2021
Important – deadlines you need to be aware of for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to update you with the latest information on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the VAT … Continue reading Important – deadlines you need to be aware of for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Claim outstanding – Claim by Monday 30th November
If you have furloughed staff for periods between 1st July and 31st October and not yet completed all of your … Continue reading Claim outstanding – Claim by Monday 30th November
Prime Minister publishes COVID Winter Plan
National restrictions to end on 2 December, with England returning to local tiersShops, gyms, personal care, and leisure to reopen, … Continue reading Prime Minister publishes COVID Winter Plan
ACAS issue guidance for those starting a new job working from home during the #COVID19 pandemic
Employers and employees should be practical, flexible and sensitive to each other's situation when working from home because of the … Continue reading ACAS issue guidance for those starting a new job working from home during the #COVID19 pandemic
Exemption for employer-provided coronavirus antigen tests #COVID19
A new temporary exemption is being introduced to make sure that employees who are given a relevant coronavirus antigen test … Continue reading Exemption for employer-provided coronavirus antigen tests #COVID19
PAYadvice.UK reaches 500 posts with over 400 followers
WordPress has congratulated PAYadvice.UK on reaching 500 posts since the first post on 19th April 2019. In 2020 there have … Continue reading PAYadvice.UK reaches 500 posts with over 400 followers
New Chair of the HMRC Board
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, a member of the UK government’s Industrial Strategy Council and former CEO of Virgin Money, is to … Continue reading New Chair of the HMRC Board
Importance of COVID-19-secure workplaces
A consensus statement on the best approach to reduce risk for workers, including those of ethnic minority groups, has been … Continue reading Importance of COVID-19-secure workplaces
Virtual Christmas staff events – tax exemption status confirmed
HM Revenue and Customers have indicated the following, guidance will be updated shortly. Having considered the scope of section 264 … Continue reading Virtual Christmas staff events – tax exemption status confirmed
Personal Tax Account to show employees furlough amount claimed
19th November 2020 the HMRC have updated information about reporting furlough fraud. They state: “As part of HMRC’s commitment to … Continue reading Personal Tax Account to show employees furlough amount claimed
Extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – guidance updates 19th November 2020
HMRC applied further updates to the guidance for the extended CJRS on Thursday 19th November 2020: Check if you can … Continue reading Extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – guidance updates 19th November 2020
Disguised remuneration: settling your tax affairs #loancharge
HMRC have updated their guidance 19th November 2020 about paying what is owed to HMRC and added new information about … Continue reading Disguised remuneration: settling your tax affairs #loancharge
Did you furlough staff between 1st July and 30th October – claim deadline is imminent!
All Job Retention Scheme claims for periods before 1st November 2020 need to be made by 30th November 2020. For … Continue reading Did you furlough staff between 1st July and 30th October – claim deadline is imminent!
Updated rules for farm workers arriving in England
Seasonal workers arriving in England to carry out vital work on farms ahead of Christmas are able to work as … Continue reading Updated rules for farm workers arriving in England
Guernsey Class 1 contributions – 1st January 2021
The States of Guernsey authorities have issued the Class 1 contribution changes which apply from 1st January 2021. From 1st … Continue reading Guernsey Class 1 contributions – 1st January 2021
Jersey Social Security changes: 1 Jan 2021 & 1 Jul 2021
Do you pay and operate payrolls in Jersey? The States of Jersey have issued the Social Security contribution thresholds and … Continue reading Jersey Social Security changes: 1 Jan 2021 & 1 Jul 2021
Self Assessment filers warned about scammers posing as HMRC
Criminals are taking advantage of the Self Assessment deadline to panic customers into sharing their personal or financial details. As … Continue reading Self Assessment filers warned about scammers posing as HMRC
COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
Dear @PAYadvice, You can now claim for periods starting 1 November under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), which is … Continue reading COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
Christmas, holidays and furlough!
So what should happen for furloughed workers, especially as many would not normally be working across Christmas and New Year? … Continue reading Christmas, holidays and furlough!
Employer CJRS claim information from 1st December to be made public
Naming As part of the HMRC update information published late on Friday 13th November 2020, confirmation was given on the … Continue reading Employer CJRS claim information from 1st December to be made public
Extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – guidance updates 13th November 2020
HMRC applied updates to the following CJRS guidance. 1. Check if your employer can use the CJRS Changed to make … Continue reading Extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – guidance updates 13th November 2020
Furlough grant to support job retention not job losses from 1st December 2020
The HMRC guidance - Check which employees you can put on furlough to use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has … Continue reading Furlough grant to support job retention not job losses from 1st December 2020
Treasury Direction in relation to the Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
On 13th November, the Chancellor made a Treasury Direction under Section 71 and 76 of the Coronavirus Act to extend … Continue reading Treasury Direction in relation to the Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Donating to Children in Need?
If you are a UK taxpayer and donating to @BBCCiN #ChildreninNeed, you may be able to donate using Gift Aid. … Continue reading Donating to Children in Need?
Raising standards for tax advice – Tackling promoters of tax avoidance
The Government has published (Thursday 12th November 2020) responses to calls for evidence in the market for tax advice and … Continue reading Raising standards for tax advice – Tackling promoters of tax avoidance
Extra Bank Holiday to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022
Culture Secretary announces plans to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June 2022. Nation will come together over … Continue reading Extra Bank Holiday to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme so far
Over 19,000 job placements for unemployed young people have so far been created under the government’s £2 billion Kickstart Scheme … Continue reading More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme so far
RTI reporting obligations for payments made early at Christmas
Dear @PAYadvice, We know that some employers pay their employees earlier than usual over the Christmas period, for example the … Continue reading RTI reporting obligations for payments made early at Christmas
Extended Job Retention Scheme claim facility now open
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until 31 March 2021. For any grant claims relating to furlough up … Continue reading Extended Job Retention Scheme claim facility now open
Revised Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance has been delivered today as promised
Dear @PAYadvice, Please share the following message sent on behalf of the Chief Executive and Permanent Secretary – HMRC I’m writing … Continue reading Revised Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance has been delivered today as promised
Combat Pensions Scam pledge
The pensions industry had been called on to publicly pledge to combat pension scams. Providers, trustees and administrators are urged … Continue reading Combat Pensions Scam pledge
Job Retention Scheme Calculator – ready for Extended November calculations
The Job Retention Scheme Calculator has been readied for the November Furlough calculations. Issued on a Monday 9th November, Employers … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme Calculator – ready for Extended November calculations
REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.50 IN UK AND £10.85 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES
Living Wage Week, from 9-15 November 2020, is a UK-wide celebration of the almost 7,000 employers that have voluntarily committed … Continue reading REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.50 IN UK AND £10.85 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES
Self Assessment deadline – 31st January 2021
HMRC are encouraging those required to complete Self Assessment to complete their tax return ahead of the deadline on 31st … Continue reading Self Assessment deadline – 31st January 2021
Unregistered new born? Claim Child Benefit now!
Parents are being urged to claim Child Benefit even if they have not yet been able to register the birth … Continue reading Unregistered new born? Claim Child Benefit now!
Off-Payroll working rules (IR35) – are you prepared?
Off-Payroll Working Rules (IR35): education and support to help prepare for April 2021 changes Medium or large-sized non-public sector organisations … Continue reading Off-Payroll working rules (IR35) – are you prepared?
Wales: The Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) extension
Support for care workers who are required to stay off work due to actual or suspected COVID-19 or because they … Continue reading Wales: The Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) extension
Extended CJRS Grant claim deadlines – Cause for concern?
Many are welcoming the new Extended Job Retention Scheme. However, is the new 14th of the month following deadline a … Continue reading Extended CJRS Grant claim deadlines – Cause for concern?
Policy paper – Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
HMRC have published information on how you to check if an employer is eligible to claim, and what needs to … Continue reading Policy paper – Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Chancellor statement to the house – Furlough extension
The oral statement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer announcing the extension to the Job Retention a Scheme referred also … Continue reading Chancellor statement to the house – Furlough extension
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
Dear @PAYadvice, In our email earlier this week on the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), we promised … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
Government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support
Workers across the United Kingdom will benefit from increased support with a five-month extension of the furlough scheme into Spring … Continue reading Government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support
Living Hours – first accredited employers
AVIVA AND STANDARD LIFE ABERDEEN BECOME FIRST ‘LIVING HOURS’ EMPLOYERS, AS OVER 80% OF ADULTS BACK HOURS GUARANTEES On 20th … Continue reading Living Hours – first accredited employers
The Living Wage week is coming – new rates to be announced Monday 9th November 2020
THE ONLY UK RATE BASED ON LIVING COSTS The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is … Continue reading The Living Wage week is coming – new rates to be announced Monday 9th November 2020
5th November restrictions for England commence
Mr Speaker, I beg to move that these Regulations are approved and that we come together today to implement time-limited … Continue reading 5th November restrictions for England commence
Fraud awareness – Mini Umbrella Company (MUC)
Please see message sent on behalf of the HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service, Threat Response Unit. This article has been written … Continue reading Fraud awareness – Mini Umbrella Company (MUC)
Government extends extra welfare support for self-employed for further six months
Zero Minimum Income Floor for UC regulations signed into law Universal Credit will continue to be calculated based on current … Continue reading Government extends extra welfare support for self-employed for further six months
Student Loan nearly paid off? Switch to Direct Debit
The Student Loan Company (SLC) is urging customers to switch to Direct Debit in the final months of paying their … Continue reading Student Loan nearly paid off? Switch to Direct Debit
Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
Dear @PAYadvice, In light of the increased restrictions needed to curb the coronavirus pandemic, the UK government is introducing additional … Continue reading Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
Government increases support for self-employed across the UK
The government is increasing its support to the self-employed over the coming months and ensuring people get paid faster than … Continue reading Government increases support for self-employed across the UK
Latest (2nd November) on CJRS extension
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension until the end of March 2021 The … Continue reading Latest (2nd November) on CJRS extension
New national restrictions start 5th November 2020
The Prime Minister has announced tougher national restrictions in England from Thursday. New national restrictions from 5 November With the … Continue reading New national restrictions start 5th November 2020