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15 Jan 2021

COVID-19 is reasonable excuse for self assessment late filing, says HMRC

HMRC says it will accept coronavirus (COVID-19) as a reasonable excuse for the late filing of self assessment tax returns.

14 Jan 2021

Taxpayers using Time to Pay to spread cost of tax payments

Tax payments worth over £69 million are being spread through HMRC's Time to Pay facility, according to the tax authority.

13 Jan 2021

Monthly deadline approaching for furlough claims

HMRC has reminded employers that there are now monthly deadlines for claims for furloughed staff under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).

12 Jan 2021

ICAEW calls for further guidance on CIS changes

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has urged HMRC to publish draft regulations and guidance on the forthcoming changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

11 Jan 2021

HMRC issues self assessment scam warning

The approach of the 31 January self assessment tax return deadline will bring a surge in scams, HMRC has warned.

08 Jan 2021

Pandemic drives dramatic increase in SME borrowing

Gross lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the first three quarters of 2020 reached £54 billion driven by coronavirus (COVID-19) loan schemes, according to figures from trade body UK Finance.

07 Jan 2021

HMRC reveals 2,700 tax returns submitted on Christmas Day

HMRC has revealed that 2,700 tax returns were filed on Christmas Day 2020.

06 Jan 2021

Business groups urge Chancellor to do more to support firms

Business groups have welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak's latest lockdown support package for businesses, but have urged him to do more.

05 Jan 2021

Chancellor unveils £4.6 billion lockdown grant package

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new £4.6 billion package of grants to support businesses through the latest national lockdown.

04 Jan 2021

TUC urges employers to offer furlough to parents affected by school closures

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on employers to offer furlough to working parents affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) school closures.

31 Dec 2020

Your financial New Year's resolutions

Creating some financial New Year's resolutions is a good way to help ensure that you are on course for a successful and profitable year ahead.

30 Dec 2020

Don't forget to file your self assessment tax return

The deadline for submitting your 2019/20 self assessment tax return is midnight on 31 January 2021.

29 Dec 2020

Preparing your business for winter weather

With the festive period underway businesses are advised to be prepared for adverse weather conditions during the winter months.

24 Dec 2020

BIRA urges retailers to remain vigilant during festive period and beyond

With festive sales on the horizon, the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has urged retailers to remain vigilant and safe in order to help halt the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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