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Chancellor outlines further details on the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by coronavirus in the coming months.

The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor has announced

Britain’s small businesses will be able to apply for quick and easy-to access loans of up to £50,000 from today – with the cash expected to land within days.

The government has launched the website today to check if you are eligible for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.

Furloughing employees - FAQs for employers on the coronavirus job retention scheme

Rishi Sunak announces world-leading scheme to support the UK’s self-employed affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Self-employed FINALLY get coronavirus bailout: Government could hand millions of stricken workers 80% of their usual income - up to £1,700 amonth - in CASH in Rishi Sunak's latest rescue package

'Huge' package to support the self-employed will be unveiled later today 'Bespoke' measures will include direct income via non-repayable grants PM says package will 'ensure everybody gets the support they need'

Coronavirus support for self-employed workers coming this week as Rishi Sunak draws up plans. Self-employed workers must wait several more days for Government support as the Treasury works on a package of help for those who face losing their livelihoods as a result of coronavirus.

Direct Debits should be cancelled!

We are being asked a lot about how the coronavirus measures announced so far apply to limited companies, and the employment status of the directors.

Furloughed workers

• Latest guidance on help and support from the Government during the Coronavirus crisis.

Protecting your data!

Are you aware that from April 2019 you will no longer be able to file VAT returns online with HMRC using your government gateway account?

From April 2019 all VAT registered businesses will be required to compile digital VAT records and file using the HMRC API token service.

Download our guide to how our MTD ready spreadsheet can help you file your VAT returns without the need for expensiveand complicated accounting software.

For further information on MTD please refer to the guidance on Gov.uk 

An HM Treasury statement from Paymaster General Mel Stride confirms that the requirements for digital quarterly reporting were being stripped back to cover only VAT in a revised roadmap for Making Tax Digital (MTD).