Harts CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Category: Government Support

Added: 10th Jan
Self Employed

Government support measures

We would like to let everyone know that in the light of the current disruption caused by Covid-19, HMRC has announced measures to support individuals who have difficulties settling their personal tax liabilities due on 31 January. Deferral of the late payment surcharge HMRC normally levy a late payment penalty…

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Added: 23rd Dec
Self Employed

Government support measures

The Chancellor yesterday announced new business support measures. These are primarily for those sectors most affected by the drop in consumer confidence following the Omicron outbreak and the government’s implementation of “Plan B”. The majority of the additional business support is targeted to the hospitality, leisure and cultural sectors of…

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Added: 29th Sep
Self Employed

The End of Covid Support Measures and Tax Increases

We are now coming to the end of the government’s principal coronavirus support measures. In addition, a significant change to taxation was announced with a 1.25% increase to employee national insurance, employer national insurance, and income tax on dividends. In further detail: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - Furlough This ends…

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Added: 16th Nov
Self Employed

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Furlough

Following on from our previous emails, the government has now provided detailed guidance on how the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough scheme) in place since 1st November is to operate. It is in many ways very similar to the scheme as it operated in August, however, there are some…

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Added: 2nd Jun
Self Employed

Government Scheme Update

Self Employment Support Scheme This scheme has been extended for a second and final grant capped at £6,750; please note that grants will need to be claimed directly by you unfortunately agents are not permitted to do this on your behalf. The first grant can only be reclaimed until 12…

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Added: 4th May

New Bounce Back Loan Launches Today 4th May

The scheme launches today offering small and medium sized businesses a fast tracked loan up to a maximum value of 50k. The loan will be 100% guaranteed by the government with no arrangement fee or interest and capital payments in the first 12 months. Key eligibilities for the loan are…

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