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Chancellor announces £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.
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Extension of the Job Retention Scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) until the end of April 2021.
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VAT deferral
HMRC has issued some guidance to taxpayers that deferred their VAT payments between 20 March and 30 June 2020 and still have payments to make.
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New action to disrupt promoters of tax avoidance schemes
HMRC and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have launched a new joint enforcement notice to cut out misleading marketing by promoters of tax avoidance schemes.
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Self assessment deadline approaching
The deadline for submitting your 2019/20 self assessment return is 31 January 2021.
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Institute of Directors warns Capital Gains Tax rise would adversely affect entrepreneurs
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has warned the government that a rise in CGT would affect Britain's entrepreneurial spirit.
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Individuals urged to remain vigilant when making festive charitable donations
Action Fraud has warned the public to remain vigilant when making festive charitable donations as the number of scams rises.
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Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
HMRC is advising the self employed that the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) has been extended.
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