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The SEISS is the main source of government funding for self-employed individuals who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Four grants have been made so far and the portal for claiming grant five is expected to open by the end of this month. The deadline for claiming grant five is 30 September 2021. It is taxable income for 2021-22 for the claimant. The rules for grant five are largely the same as those for grant four with the key exception of a new turnover test, disc

The move comes after G20 finance ministers agreed at the weekend to support the global effort, which will now go before G20 leaders in October. The EU said putting its own plan on ice would make it easier to achieve "the last mile" of the international deal. But Ireland declared it would stick to its lower tax level of just 12.5%. "We have decided to put on hold our work on our new digital levy," said European Commission spokesman Daniel Ferrie. The announcement coincided wit

As businesses embark on the road to recovery, what challenges do company financial directors need to be most aware of and how can they best prepare and protect themselves and their companies? 1. The grace period and the dangers of trading insolvently/wrongful trading The UK government has provided a range of protections and support to companies including financial support and temporary halting of insolvency regimes. Financial directors (FDs) have been given relief for the pe

In his first speech to City financiers, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak outlined his plans to transform the UK’s financial services industry through £15bn of green bonds, known as a green gilt, that will support projects that decarbonise key parts of the UK economy while improving climate resiliency and adaptation. The £15bn would be invested into projects like zero-emissions buses, offshore wind, and schemes to decarbonise homes and buildings will also be eligible fo

In our handy guide to tax filing deadlines, we provide an at-a-glance guide to key dates from deadline for applying for a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) to VAT returns and payments due for quarter ended 31 May 2021 1 July Corporation tax due for accounting periods ended 30 September 2020 (where not payable by instalments) 5 July Deadline for applying for a PAYE settlement agreement (PSA) to have effect for the first time for 2020-21 6 July P11Ds and P11D(b) for 2020-21