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What happens if my employees have to self-isolate following contact tracing?
Following the launch of the Government’s contact tracing system, employers should be prepared for the possibility of multiple employees being required to self-isolate if one employee from the workplace tests positive for Coronavirus. This is means it is vital that…
Coronavirus Future Fund opens to applications
The Future Fund, which offers convertible loans of between £125,000 and £5 million to innovative companies facing financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has opened. The fund is designed to support UK-based companies that have acquired at…
Changes to notifying an option to tax (VAT) on land and buildings during the Coronavirus pandemic
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has made temporary changes to the time limit and rules for notifying an option to tax (charge VAT on) land and buildings. Normally, when notifying HMRC of a decision to opt to tax land and…
Money laundering supervision payment deferrals and deregistration announced by HM Revenue & Customs
Businesses that require money laundering supervision from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) can receive a six-month payment deferral or deregistration where an annual fee is due between 1 May and 30 September 2020, it has been announced. HMRC is the…
Tax treatment of expenses and benefits during COVID-19
The Government has updated its guidance on taxable expenses and benefits when they are paid to employees during the Coronavirus crisis and how employers should report them to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The new guidance provided relates to income…
Temporary tax freeze on home office expenditure announced
The Government has announced a temporary tax and National Insurance Contribution (NIC) exemption that ensures that home office equipment purchased by employees, where reimbursed by the employer, does not attract tax or NICs. Jesse Norman, financial secretary to the Treasury,…
Maximum Government-backed loan amount for larger businesses increased to £200 million
The Government has announced an increase in the maximum amount that larger businesses can borrow under the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) from £50 million to £200 million. CLBILS loans are offered on normal commercial terms, but are…
Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme set to open for claims
The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme (CSSPRS), announced by the Chancellor at the Budget, is set to open for claims from Tuesday 26 May 2020, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has said. The scheme enables employers with up to…
COVID-19 – An assessment of safe working arrangements
As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, businesses must assess how their work environment and arrangements can be made safe for employees and visitors. In response to the Government guidance, we have put together guidelines on the steps you may…
HRMC issues their latest employer bulletin
The latest version of the Employer Bulletin has now been released by HMRC. This edition has articles including: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme COVID-19 Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme Deferral of VAT payments Coronavirus – supporting employees Benefits and Tax Credits…
