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Local Restrictions Support Grants (LRSG)
Now the lockdown restrictions are nationwide, all eligible businesses that have been told to close by the government for four weeks can now apply for the LRSG. Eligible businesses include non-essential retail, leisure, personal care, sports facilities and hospitality...
CJRS Scheme – the FACTS!
We have put together some more information for any of you who have been using the furlough scheme already, or for those of you who feel you now need to use it going forward. If you would like Leggate Associates to submit your claim on your behalf, please contact us....
Tax News – 5 November 2020
Now we are going back into lockdown, the government has announced new plans to help those affected by not being able to work. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) This has been extended until 31 March 2021 which I’m sure is a relief to many. It was due to end...
Winter Economy Plan
In lieu of an Autumn Budget, the Chancellor recently announced his “Winter Economy Plan” which included further measures to protect jobs and the economy as it seems lockdown measures will be continuing for some time. Here is a recap of the main points. Job Support...
Kickstart Scheme
Can you offer a young person an opportunity within your business? From 3rd September, applications opened for businesses to join the new scheme introduced by the government called the Kickstart Scheme – the aim of which is to provide funding to employers to create job...
Tax News August 2020
As lockdown continues to ease over most of the country, we thought we would bring you up to speed with all things tax. VAT deferral scheme The VAT payments deferral scheme came to an end on 30 June 2020. If you were one of the VAT registered businesses that deferred...
Leggate Associates Newsletter – 6 July 2020 – Flexible furlough
From 1st July “Flexible Furlough” came into effect which allows more flexibility in re-introducing your staff back to the workplace. It is designed to kick start the economy and re-open the UK. The scheme allows you to bring employees back to work on a part-time...
Coronavirus Tax and Support Update – June 4th 2020
There have been some recent developments in terms of the support available to businesses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, particularly in respect of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, commonly known as the “furlough” scheme. There has also been an extension...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION SCHEME One major benefit that has been introduced by the Chancellor to protect jobs is the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”). Summary HMRC will reimburse 80% of ‘furloughed’ workers’ wage costs, up to a cap of £2,500 per employee per...
VAT Returns/Self-Assessment Tax Returns and Payments
VAT payment deferral Any VAT payments due on 10 April, 10 May and 10 June will not be collected by HMRC. No action is required by businesses – this will happen automatically. However! This is effectively just an interest free loan from HMRC and it will need to be...
Government Loans Available
There are currently 2 Government backed loans for those who need it. It will hopefully enable businesses to continue to operate during this global pandemic. Details of these two new loan schemes are being confirmed and an information campaign launched so that...
Employee Measures
Employee Measures If you haven’t already done so, you must ensure that your staff are aware of the measures you have in place to cope with virus-related problems, and to review the terms and conditions of their contracts. This will include your terms of sick pay and...
