A “record” number of firms say they have reduced headcounts over the last three months as a result of Covid-19 disruption, a major study has revealed.
Working parents struck by Covid-19 will be allowed to continue claiming Tax-Free Childcare, HMRC confirms
Working parents who fall under the income threshold to claim Tax-Free Childcare as a result of Covid-19 will be allowed to continue receiving relief, it has been announced.
Recruitment sector can’t afford to fall behind on IR35
There is now just a matter of months left until the new off-payroll rules, also referred to as IR35, are introduced.
Self Assessment: HMRC recommends completing online returns ahead of the deadline
Self Assessment individuals have 97 days left to complete their tax returns online before the deadline, but HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recommends completing it as early as possible.
Employers prepare to move to Job Support Scheme as Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme winds down
Employers currently using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) should prepare to transition to the new Job Support Scheme from the start of next month, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has said.
New grant funding scheme announced to help SMEs trade overseas
Up to £38 million in grant funding has been made available for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to trade overseas, it has been announced.
From in-store to online: the rise of start-ups during the coronavirus pandemic
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of new business start-ups has increased by 5 per cent during the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period in 2019.
Is now the best time to incorporate a property portfolio?
Thousands of homebuyers in the UK have benefited from the temporary increase in the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDT) threshold announced earlier this year.
ICAEW “questions” pension tax relief proposals
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has raised concerns over proposals to alter the level of tax relief on pensions contributions for low-earners, arguing that any changes could burden businesses.
