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Following an announcement by the government in 2020, from April 2021 employers hiring former members of the UK armed forces will be exempted from any NI contributions liability on the veteran’s salary up to the Upper Secondary Threshold (UST) in the first twelve months of their employment. However, under current guidelines relief for the 2021-22…

  Do you use Xero?   If you do, then multi-factor authentication when logging in will become compulsory after 2 July 2021.  From 1 June you will be prompted to set this up but can defer up until 2 July 2021.   Having a second layer of security is designed to prevent anyone but you…

One of the ways government helped businesses in 2020 was to allow them to defer paying VAT liabilities due between March and June that year. Those taking advantage of this had until 31 March 2021 to pay. In September 2020, the Chancellor announced the VAT deferral payment scheme. Instead of paying in full by 31…

Sage50 VAT T codes (from v27.1 onwards):   T0 – Zero rated transactions T1 – Standard rated transactions – Currently 20% T2 – Exempt transactions T4 – Sale of goods to VAT registered customers in EC T5 – Lower Rate – Currently 5% T7 – Zero rated purchases of goods from suppliers in EC T8…

The government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme closed on 31st March to new applicants. Thankfully, the government has put in place further support for businesses, to follow this.   The Recovery Loan Scheme – Government backed loans, 3 months – up to 6 years depending on the product – Up to £10m, no cap on…

As you will know by now, in the budget speech of 3rd March 2021, the government announced the extension of the current furlough scheme until September 2021. Further guidance has now been issued as to how the scheme will operate.   Firstly, for periods starting after 1st May, you can claim furlough for any employee,…

As chartered accountants, with over 90 years’ experience in the finance industry, outsourcing the payroll, to us, is something all businesses should consider.  Running a payroll is very time consuming so let someone else take the burden from you, here are the top 5 great reasons for outsourcing your payroll: COST Time is quite literally…

The current confirmation statement (CS01) filing deadline of six weeks from the ‘made up to date’ (the original 14 day deadline, plus an extension of 28 days) is coming to an end. CS01’s with a filing deadline of 6 April 2021 or later will no longer have the COVID 19 extension. Please see table summary…

HMRC are writing to some individuals who started their sole trade/self-employment in 2019/20 and wish to claim the fourth and fifth self-employment income support scheme grant (SEISS). These individuals will be asked to complete some verification checks to confirm their identity and proof of their self-employment.   These individuals should receive a letter from 8th…

It was announced in the budget on 3rd March 2021 that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended to 30th September 2021.   Employers can claim 80% of ‘usual salary’ for hours not worked up to a maximum of £2,500 per month. Employers must continue to pay employer National Insurance and employer pension contributions.…