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Coronavirus: Self Employed Income Support Scheme – Round 2…   While the first round of Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants is running to a close in the coming weeks, the scheme has been extended with a second (and final) round of grants scheduled to be made available in August.   This second round....

Coronavirus: Self Employed Income Support Scheme Update…     HMRC has begun contacting taxpayers who may be eligible for the Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) this week. The communication received from HMRC includes instructions for when the claim portal opens.   Do not worry if you have not yet received communication from HMRC. Information is....

Coronavirus: Self Employed Income Support Scheme –  Frequently Asked Questions…     I work in construction as a subcontractor. My site is still open, and I have been informed I should be attending work. I have no underlying health issues but do not feel safe attending site. Where do I stand? There has been no....

Coronavirus: Funding if you are Self-Employed.. The government unveiled measures on 26 March to support the majority of self-employed workers experiencing trading difficulties due to Covid-19.  Key details of this scheme and first steps to considering whether you are eligible are included below.  Information about funding is changing rapidly and the information below is correct as at 26....

Coronavirus: Help for the Self Employed…   The government is expected to finalise details of a funding plan for self-employed workers on 26 March.   Details are to be confirmed but the initial outlook appears encouraging with the draft amendment suggesting that the government will ‘top’ up self-employed workers’ earnings to the lower of 80%....