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We know how important it is for you to be able to find up to date business information, and our people love to share their knowledge about the news, and accounting and tax legislation. Here you will find links to our latest press releases, as well as tax planning and finance blog posts – all written by the Whitley Stimpson team, so you can read our take on topical subjects, and use our advice to help you to run your business. We have also shared the odd blog post or two about what we get up to in our communities, because we are proud to be a part of the areas where we live and work, and to support them where we can.
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Important dates for the Self-Employed
With the deadline for applications for the first Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) looming on Monday 13th July 2020, the new scheme will be open to applications in August 2020.
B4 LIVE: Why you should be considering R & D Tax Credits
Have you ever wondered if your process or product might qualify for Research and Development Tax Relief, but believed that you don’t have the time or resource to make a claim?
B4 LIVE: Keeping it in the Family – IHT Planning Now and Post C19
With emergency measures already announced, planning your personal finances is more important than ever. IHT can be a complicated area of taxation and this live chat aims to help you identify potential pitfalls that can lead to paying unnecessary inheritance tax.
Furlough scheme changes from 1 July
From 1 July 2020 the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is changing to allow more flexibility. HMRC updated their guidance on 12 June 2020 to account for the series of changes that will be introduced.
B4 LIVE: The Ostrich’s Guide to Business Recovery Post C19
A look at what measures can be put into place now to keep heads above water whilst limiting the personal liability to directors.
Application Deadline for Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund fast approaching
Whitley Stimpson urges business owners interested in applying for the ‘Local authority discretionary grant fund’ through the Discretionary Business Grant scheme to check their local authority website and apply as soon as possible.
Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay rebate scheme is now live
Back in March the Prime Minister announced changes to statutory sick pay (SSP) to assist with additional issues arising from COVID-19.
VAT reverse charge on construction services delayed until 2021
HRMC announced on Friday that the introduction of the domestic reverse charge for construction services has been delayed for a further 5 months due to the coronavirus pandemic and will now be introduced on 1 March 2021.
Whitley Stimpson COVID-19 risk assessment
Following an extended period of home working, we would like to share with you our completed COVID-19 risk assessment in line with government guidelines.
Whitley Stimpson cautions caterers of VAT consequences on changes to business model
The current coronavirus crisis has led those that were previously eat-in establishments to change their business model by turning to the provision of delivery-only and/or takeaway services. This could have significant VAT consequences which need to be considered.
Webinar – Construction Industry VAT Reverse Charge
Whitley Stimpson are hosting a webinar about the new VAT rules affecting the construction industry.
How to tell if contact from HMRC is genuine or a phishing email
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, HMRC have been contacting customers directly, which has led to an increase in scams surrounding support schemes. HMRC have therefore issued guidance on recognising genuine HMRC contact and those that are phishing emails.
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