Updated Government coronavirus support for you and your business from Leavitt Walmsley Associates
13th January 2021
During the festive break there were a number of updates made to the different Government support packages, and following Boris Johnson's national lockdown announcement on Monday, we have had further...
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Everything you need to know about the government’s Kickstart scheme
20th October 2020
The impact on the UK economy and unemployment levels as a result of Covid-19 has been devastating. Whilst the Job Retention Scheme has helped many people to stay in employment, more than a third...
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Here’s what the Winter Economy Plan means for you and your business
25th September 2020
Rishi Sunak has just announced his plan to support the economy as an upsurge of Coronavirus cases indicate a second wave. The below details everything we know about:
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Make the most of Government funding before it's too late
24th September 2020
Make the most of Government funding support before it’s too late, including the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Bonus.
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Furlough fraud – avoiding investigation for genuine claims
16th September 2020
The first fines have been issued to businesses that have inappropriately claimed from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), including one person who claimed £495,000. The government set out...
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New penalties for “Furlough Fraud”
5th August 2020
Royal Assent was given to the Finance Bill on 22 July 2020 and with it came an increase in HMRC’s jurisdiction to go after those who have incorrectly claimed Coronavirus Support Payment (CSP)...
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Employee Ownership Trusts: The "New Normal" for Ownership?
14th July 2020
Introduction Employee Ownership Trusts (“EOTs”) were launched in 2014 as a tax-efficient way of transferring ownership of a company. The EOTs were designed to encourage a more collegiate ownership of...
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Social Investment Tax Relief's COVID-19 Catch 22
7th July 2020
Social Investment Tax Relief is under review. Chris Williams, co-author of Capital Gains Tax Relief for SMEs and Entrepreneurs, looks at the options.
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Farm and equine businesses: COVID-19 planning points
1st July 2020
In light of COVID-19, Julie Butler gives planning advice to tax advisers with clients with farming and equine interests.
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