Tax relief on charity donations

As a UK taxpayer, you are able to donate to charities tax-free, as well as receive tax relief if you donate through Gift Aid or through Payroll Giving (taken straight from your salary or pension). Payroll Giving Schemes If your pension provider or employer offers a Payroll Giving scheme, any…

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Extension

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is again being extended by the government to support businesses and individuals impacted by the disruption caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This extension will cover periods starting on or after 1 May 2021 to 30 September 2021, with claim changes coming in place for…

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (4th & 5th Grant)

Due to the unfaltering impact of COVID-19 had on the economy, the Government has announced that the self-employed will receive a fourth grant, covering 80% of the 3 months’ average profit, capped at £7,500 and paid in a single instalment. 4th Grant: In order to primarily process the 2019/2020 Self-assessment…

IR35 Reform

Changes are coming to the private sector starting from April 2021, lead by the IR35 reform which will align it with the public sector where these changes were implemented in 2017. IR35 rules allow HMRC to collect tax and NI contributions if you, as a contractor, are operating through an…

Prove to HMRC you’re not a disguised employee

April 6th 2021 will be a turning point for people working on a contract basis as the new IR35 reform, end clients will be responsible for determining the contractor status (whether they fall inside or outside of the IR35 scope). So, from the beginning of the new tax year, contractors…