The result of the case The Court of Appeal found in favour of HMRC that certain types of modified crew cab vehicles should not be classed as ‘vans’ for income tax and national insurance purposes but as cars instead. https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/HMRC-v-Payne-Ors-Approved-Judgment-002.pdf What does the tax legislation say a van is? It is a goods vehicle and...Read More
Employers will receive funding of up to 100% of the National Minimum Wage from the Government for each employee (aged 16-24) covering a maximum of 25 hours a week. The Government will also cover the relevant employers National Insurance costs. The Government will also cover the relevant employer automatic enrolment pension scheme contributions. A business...Read More
Example 1 Tom Pope has worked for Askey Ltd for many years. He was not furloughed in March, April or May. If Askey Ltd want to furlough Tom and make a claim under CJRS plus be able to furlough him again from 1st July, then, Tom must have been furloughed on or before 10th June...Read More
Employers please be aware a number of changes will apply to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) from 1st July. Whilst there will be new flexibilities, there are also more complexities if you are to continue to qualify for the government grant. The position up to 30th June Any eligible employee who had not...Read More
Example 1 Mary has been furloughed in April for 4 weeks but is working again. Her employer does not furlough Mary in June. The result: The employer can furlough Mary again, on and off, from 1st July and make a CJRS claim, as she has been furloughed in the past. Example 2 Joseph has been...Read More
The Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) Portal link Just in case you haven’t seen the Claim portal for the self-employed income support claim, please see the link below: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-self-employment-income-support-scheme We have been made aware that many self-employed individuals have been waiting to receive their letters from HMRC which have not materialised. We emphasise to the...Read More
Bounce Back Loans – The BBLS Outline Businesses will be able to apply from 9am on Monday 4th Bounce Back loans for 25% of their turnover up to a maximum of £50,000. Minimum loan of £2,000. No forward-looking test on viability. Quick standard form to complete. No fees or interest to pay for the first...Read More
Government change of heart Previously – employees that were employed on or before 28th February 2020 and were on the PAYE payroll as at that date could be furloughed. Now – employers can make a furlough claim in respect of employees who were employed and were on the PAYE payroll on or before 19th March...Read More
Who can make a claim and what is the criteria? The self-employed (including members of LLPs/Partnerships). Must have been trading pre 2019/20 tax year. Must be continuing to trade or would be but for the coronavirus. Must be intending to trade in the 2020/21 tax year. Their trading profits must have been adversely affected by...Read More
The HMRC Capital Gains Tax Return Reporting Service is now here General outline As you may be aware, following the Finance Act 2019, the new Capital Gains Tax Return Reporting regime came into being on 6th April 2020. UK resident taxpayers, including Trusts and Personal Representatives, who make taxable gains following a disposal of a...Read More
