Welcome to our monthly newswire designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax issues. Please contact us if you have any questions. Remember, we're here to help.
Fourth self-employed grant now open for online applications
The online service for applications for the fourth Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant is now open for claims.
Click here for the full story
Recovery Loan Scheme opens to businesses
The Recovery Loan Scheme has been introduced to replace the government's coronavirus lending schemes.
Click here for the full story
Recent changes to IR35 'undermine the self-employed' says IPSE
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed has stated that the recent changes to the rules relating to off-payroll workers, commonly known as IR35, 'undermine the self-employed at the worst possible time'.
Click here for the full story
CBI calls for extension of Kickstart Scheme as jobs market remains subdued
The Confederation of British Industry has urged the government to extend the Kickstart Scheme to help young people who are bearing the brunt of the subdued job market.
Click here for the full story
New 95% mortgage scheme launched
On 19 April, a government-backed mortgage scheme to help people with 5% deposits get on to the housing ladder was made available to lenders.
Click here for the full story
New claims required for home working tax relief
Employees who are working from home will need to make new claims for tax relief for the 2021/22 tax year, HMRC has stated.
Click here for the full story
HMRC sets out penalty regime for SEISS abuse
The fourth Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant is now live and HMRC has set out the penalties for abuse of the scheme.
Click here for the full story
Pension fraud increased to £1.8 million in first quarter of 2021
Losses from pension fraud rose to £1.8 million in the first three months of this year, according to figures from Action Fraud.
Click here for the full story