The VAT reverse charge

Oct 02, 2020

HMRC has issued detailed guidance on the domestic reverse charge changes scheduled for 1 March 2021.

The reverse charge represents part of a government clampdown on VAT fraud. Large amounts…

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New trade arrangements with the EU from 1 January 2021

Oct 02, 2020

HMRC has sent letters to VAT-registered businesses in Great Britain trading with the EU, or the EU and the rest of the world. They explain what businesses need to do to prepare for new processes for…

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House sales rise following the introduction of stamp duty holiday

Oct 02, 2020

The government has announced that residential property transactions rose 15.6% in August following the introduction of a stamp duty holiday.

The government has announced:

  • a rise…

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Kickstart Scheme opens for applications

Sep 04, 2020

On 2 September 2020, the government's £2 billion Kickstart Scheme opened for employer applications.

The scheme is part of the Plan for Jobs announced during Chancellor Rishi Sunak's July Summer…

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Self Employment Income Support Scheme Grants

Sep 04, 2020

HMRC are inviting those individuals that are self employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus to claim a second grant under the Self Employed Income Support…

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Plastic bag tax charge to be doubled and extended to all retailers

Sep 04, 2020

The fee for plastic shopping bags in England will be doubled to 10 pence and extended to all shops from April 2021.

Small retailers, those employing 250 people or fewer, will no longer be exempt,…

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More than £30 million lost to pension scams

Sep 04, 2020

Over £30 million has been lost to pension scams since 2017, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR).

A total of £30,857,329 in pension savings has…

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars

Sep 04, 2020

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which take effect from 1 September 2020. The rates only apply to employees using a company car. The guidance states:

'You can use…

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Eat Out to Help Out - over 64 million meals

Sep 04, 2020

The government has announced that more than 64 million meals were enjoyed by diners across the country during the government's Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme. The scheme closed on 31 August 2020.

Government…

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