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Claims portal reopens for Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
Published by Michael Graves on Wed, 09/02/2022 - 9:18amHMRC has reopened a claims portal for small employers to again claim refunds for coronavirus (COVID-19)-related sick pay.
The reopening follows the announcement of the reintroduction of the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme (SSPRS) from 21 December 2021 for employers with fewer than 250 employees by the government.
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Government scheme gives discounts of up to £5,000 on accounting software
Published by Michael Graves on Tue, 08/02/2022 - 1:41pmThe government's Help to Grow: Digital scheme – designed to support smaller businesses in adopting digital technologies – is now open for applications.
Under the scheme, eligible businesses can now receive discounts of up to £5,000 off the retail price of approved digital accounting and CRM software from leading technology suppliers.
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COVID-19 support grants paid to companies must be included on company tax returns
Published by Michael Graves on Tue, 08/02/2022 - 1:36pm -
Over 440000 small firms at risk due to late payment crisis
Published by Michael Graves on Fri, 14/01/2022 - 12:44pmMore than 440,000 small firms could be forced out of business by the late payment crisis, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
An FSB study of more than 1,200 business owners found that close to one in three has seen late payment of invoices increase over the last three months, with a further 8% experiencing other forms of poor payment practice.
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HMRC latest guidance for employers
Published by Michael Graves on Fri, 14/01/2022 - 12:39pm -
FCA to introduce new consumer duty
Published by Michael Graves on Fri, 14/01/2022 - 12:37pmThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to introduce a new consumer duty to better protect users of financial services.
The new rules will help tackle harmful practices such as providers of financial services presenting information in a way that exploits consumers' behavioural biases; selling products or services that are not fit for purpose; or providing poor customer support.
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Welsh government delivers Budget
Published by Michael Graves on Fri, 14/01/2022 - 12:35pmOn 20 December 2021, the Welsh government outlined a Budget to 'build a stronger, fairer and greener Wales'.
The Welsh government unveiled a £116 million package of funding to aid with the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This will be combined with existing permanent relief schemes that see over 85,000 properties continue to receive support. The scheme will be capped at £110,000 per business.
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Scottish Budget 2022
Published by Michael Graves on Tue, 11/01/2022 - 10:28am -
Self assessment taxpayers must declare COVID grants on tax returns
Published by Michael Graves on Mon, 10/01/2022 - 4:51pm