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Published on 17 August 2020

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme: What’s new?

From today, 17 August 2020, self-employed individuals are able to make a claim for the second grant under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). In addition, certain individuals who did not originally qualify for the first grant because of pregnancy or becoming responsible for a new chil...

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Published on 13 August 2020

Did you miss the tax credit renewals deadline (31 July 2020)?

Tax credit awards last for a maximum of one tax year (6 April to following 5 April). When you claim, your award is based on your circumstances for the year you claim and your income for the previous tax year. This is your initial award and the payments are provisional. ...

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Published on 11 August 2020

Quarantined upon your return to the UK?

The coronavirus situation may mean that you now face quarantine upon your return to the UK from time spent abroad. Here we look at some potential options for financial support if you cannot work as a consequence. ...

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Published on 5 August 2020

Sold a property after 6 April 2020? Don’t get caught out

New rules mean that UK residents with capital gains tax to pay on the sale of UK residential property have to report and pay this to HMRC within 30 days. Penalties for late reports apply from 1 August 2020. Here, we answer some frequently asked questions. ...

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