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Temporary reduction in VAT announced for hospitality, accommodation and admissions
A temporary reduction in VAT for hospitality, accommodation and admissions has been introduced in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Update on the deferral on July payments to January 2021 by Owen Kyffin
The Institute of Tax have provided some further guidance following an HMRC statement.
B4 LIVE: Keeping Employees Happy in a Post C19 Workplace
Employers who look after their staff will come out of the other side of the C19 disaster stronger than ever.
Keeping it in the Family – IHT Planning now and post C19 video chat
Jonathan Walton and Owen Kyffin of Whitley Stimpson discussed inheritance tax (IHT) now and post COVID-19 via video chat on Wednesday 1 July on the B4 Live platform. A recording of this discussion can be found below.
The Ostrich’s Guide to Business recovery post C19 video chat
Jonathan Walton of Whitley Stimpson and Peter Windatt of BRI Business Recovery and Insolvency discussed business recovery post COVID-19 via video chat on Thursday 25 June on the B4 Live platform.
Comments on the deferral on July payments to January 2021 by Owen Kyffin
I have had quite a few confused contacts from clients over the last few days about ‘Payments on Accounts’ – advance payments towards your Self Assessment tax bill, including Class 4 National Insurance if you’re self-employed.
Whitley Stimpson advises businesses to keep to normal filing deadlines if possible
Temporary changes to Companies House filing deadlines have been introduced but it’s more important than ever to have an accurate, up to date picture of where you are as a business, in these difficult financial times.
Important dates for the Self-Employed
With the deadline for applications for the first Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) looming on Monday 13th July 2020, the new scheme will be open to applications in August 2020.
B4 LIVE: Why you should be considering R & D Tax Credits
Have you ever wondered if your process or product might qualify for Research and Development Tax Relief, but believed that you don’t have the time or resource to make a claim?
B4 LIVE: Keeping it in the Family – IHT Planning Now and Post C19
With emergency measures already announced, planning your personal finances is more important than ever. IHT can be a complicated area of taxation and this live chat aims to help you identify potential pitfalls that can lead to paying unnecessary inheritance tax.
Furlough scheme changes from 1 July
From 1 July 2020 the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is changing to allow more flexibility. HMRC updated their guidance on 12 June 2020 to account for the series of changes that will be introduced.
B4 LIVE: The Ostrich’s Guide to Business Recovery Post C19
A look at what measures can be put into place now to keep heads above water whilst limiting the personal liability to directors.
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