As an employer, you might be eligible for relief on some of your National Insurance Contributions (NIC). This can significantly lower your tax burden and might be crucial given that every firm is currently experiencing escalating prices. How much do businesses contribute to national insurance? Employers contribute to national insurance on the salary and benefits...
Since your employees are arguably the most valuable asset, it is crucial that payroll processing goes off without a hitch. Consequently, it is essential to accurately calculate their salary before filing with HM Revenue & Customs. This is where they will be required to report their income and any deductions for things like student loans,...
HMRC has reminded employers that they must submit furlough claims November 2020 under CJRS by 14 December 2020. Mr Chancellor has extended the CJRS until the end of March 2021. The government will review the scheme in January 2021. Although payroll dates may differ for the Christmas period. The claims can continue to be submitted...
The government will expand its Job Support Scheme (JSS) to protect jobs and support businesses closed due to local lockdowns. The business had to close their doors due to local lockdowns as the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continues to rise in some areas. So, under the JSS extension, the government will pay two-thirds of...
HMRC has revealed that they may have paid almost £3.5 billion in furlough scheme money on fraudulent or wrong claims. That means CJRS payments have been claimed fraudulently or paid out in error. The tax authority told MPs on the Public Accounts Committee it estimates that they have awarded 5-10% of furlough cash mistakenly. Latest...
HMRC has started off its compliance activity on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) grants. They are writing letters to 3,000 employers who may need to repay some or all of their claim. HMRC has been already evaluating Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) applications critically. Therefore, they are now starting the next phase of its compliance...
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has warned taxpayers that they have 90 days to notify HMRC of overclaimed coronavirus (COVID-19) grants. The 90-day period to inform HMRC of any overclaimed amounts is now law. Finance Act 2020 recently received Royal Assent, which confirms the taxability of the Coronavirus Job Retention...
HMRC has reminded employers that Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims for periods ending on or before 30 June 2020 must be made by 31 July 2020. Employers and agents must submit all CJRS claims for periods ending on or before 30 June 2020 by 31 July 2020. After this date, it will not be...
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced new measures “plan for jobs” including bonuses for employers, VAT and stamp duty cuts, home improvement vouchers and eating-out discounts. The finance minister made his summer statement or ‘mini-budget’ in parliament on Wednesday. Today the Chancellor announced the introduction of the Job Retention Bonus. This is a one-off payment...
There are tough times where tough choices are being made by the businesses. Many directors have been deferring or waiving some or all of their remuneration. Few things to consider: You have to irretrievably give up your rights to the remuneration prior to the payment date. Employers must remember that the payment of a salary,...
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