Furlough scheme extended till October with employers meeting 10% of the cost in September & 20% of the cost in October.
Employers will also have the ability to recover furlough payments for staff that have resumed work on a part time basis.
The HMRC portal for reclaiming statutory sick pay as a result of Coronavirus is now open!
https://www.accountancydaily.co/covid-19-coronavirus-sick-p…
We have partially re-opened our offices with a minimal workforce adhering to social distancing.
You can now reach us on the usual office number - 01384 401050 and we can also offer a contact free drop off for any clients wishing to bring in books and records.
Hope to see you all (at a 2m distance) soon!
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HMRC have now updated their guidance and for anyone wishing to apply for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) but is unable to apply online there is now a dedicated SEISS phone number.
SEISS - 0800 024 1222
The UK government’s scheme to support the self-employed has today opened for claims – weeks ahead of schedule.
From 8am this morning self-employed people or members of partnerships whose business has been adversely affected by coronavirus will be able to apply for a Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant worth 80% of their average monthly trading profits
The furlough scheme has been extended to 31st October 2020 taking pressure off small businesses with employees still being entitled to 80% of their usual pay.
It has not however been made clear what amount of this 80% the employer will be able to reclaim. It is likely that from July onwards there will be a cost to the employer if they continue to furlough any employees.
Further information to follow.
Many individuals are starting to receive letters. Check if you can claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
https://www.gov.uk/…/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52323918
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended from 31 May to 30 June.
We have posted this before but would like to remind everyone of the scam emails and calls going around.
Below is a recent email received "claiming" to be from HMRC stating you have a tax refund due and to click the link to claim it.
HMRC will NEVER call or email you regarding a tax refund or ask you to provide information in such a way.
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The HMRC has confirmed that the portal for making claims under the Government's Job Retention Scheme will open on 20 April.
If we currently act on your behalf for payroll services we will be in touch shortly.
If you run your own payroll you will need to make sure you have signed up for a 'PAYE Online for Employers account' to make your claim.
