COVID19: Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare changes eligibility have changed during Coronavirus

Temporary changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare, during coronavirus.

The changes may affect you if you, or someone you live with, are:

  • on furlough
  • not able to work or you’re working less
  • self-employed
  • a critical worker
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COVID19: Proposed changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)

Latest COVID19 Job Retention Scheme CJRS proposed changes – announced 29 May 2020 – The Chancellor has announced the government’s plans to change the CJRS which will now be re-engineered to support businesses sending staff back to work. Employers will be able to put staff on part-time furlough, claiming the CJRS grant for a portion of their salary.

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COVID19: Disincorporation – what you need to know before dissolving your limited company

The ongoing lockdown may be the catalyst for many limited company owners to change their business model in order to survive or to create a simpler way of working. One option is to disincorporate – in other words, dissolve the limited company and, if the business is still viable, operate as a sole trader instead.

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COVID19: Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme set to launch

The Government has announced a new online service which will be launched for small and medium-sized employers to recover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments which they have made to their employees.

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COVID19: Extension to October for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Confirmed

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is the UK scheme to pay wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed today that this scheme will be extended to October 2020.

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COVID19: 11 May 2020 – Updated Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: step-by-step guide for employers

Changes have been made and a new revised version of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: step by step guide has been published by Gov.UK. The guide explains the information that you as an employer needs to provide to claim for your employees’ wages.

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COVID19: Free Web Workshops from HB Accountants to help you and your business

We have scheduled two further Web Events for you. These are challenging times and our aim is to support as many people as we can through providing critical information for you and your business to help see you through to the other end of this period.

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COVID19: What funding is available for my business?

Funding options and criteria available to you during COVID19 can be complex, which is why The Federation of Small Business have simplified the process so you can easily check your eligibility for different schemes. You’ll find tailored information for businesses in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as advice on what you can access if you’re self-employed. Download the PDF guide for your home nation to get started. 

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COVID19: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – emerging issues & answers

Updated: 22 April 2020: Following emerging issues about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) from HMRC, the ICAEW has released amended guidance. We have updated our “top 10 questions answered” to include these amendments

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COVID19: Government launches new coronavirus business support finder tool

The Government have announced their new ‘support finder’ tool. If you have a UK business or are self-employed, the aim of the new tool is to quickly and easily determine what financial support is available to you during the coronavirus pandemic.

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