HMRC has shot yet another salvo across the bows of employers claiming grants under the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), by announcing an increase in the number of reports it has received regarding potentially…
New Advisory fuel rates apply from June
HMRC has announced new fuel rates for company cars. They apply to all journeys on or after 1 June 2020, until further notice. For one month from the date of the change, employers may use…
Bounce Back Loans
Interesting article on another one of the government’s initiative to ensure the cashflow of small businesses do not dry up #bouncebackloans. Confirms my personal suspicions on the future direction of this government initiative to help #smallbusiness cope with…
COVID-19, Global Mobility and Taxation
An in depth discourse into the nuances of the impact of #covid19 and #HMRC's statutory residents test (SRT) on #globalmobility staff and individuals delayed in the UK following #lockdown. A definite must read for both professionals and individuals affected.
The Rise of the Virtual Law Firm
With the outbreak of COVID-19 and the UK government’s compulsory lockdown of the economy in March this year, thousands of employers have been forced to embrace the wonders of modern technology and equip their employees…
EAT Announces New Practice Direction on Remote Hearings
Etiquette on the conduct of remote hearings during the current lockdown has necessitated the need for the President of the Employment Appeal Tribunal to revisit the rules. In an announcement made today, 12 June 2020,…
Taxation of coronavirus support payments
The following update is for those employers who are not clear on the status of the receipt from HMRC of grants in respect of the furlough of employees during the lockdown. These payments are made…
HMRC: Clarification on tax rules with regards to the lockdown and company car taxation
To resolve a number of burning on the subject of the taxation of an employee’s company car during the period of the lockdown, HMRC has finally clarified its position with regards to the impact of…
Working from Home (Part 2): HMRC Announces lockdown changes to tax rules on expenses for home workers
A follow up to my recent post; for those technically inclined, a summary of the new, albeit temporary #tax rules on claiming #expenses for employees #workingfromhome during the #coronavirus #pandemic #lockdown https://www.tax.org.uk/policy-technical/technical-news/new-exemption-covid-19-related-reimbursed-home-office-expenses
Working from Home (Part 1): Claiming expenses for lockdown related expenses
A useful write up on potential #employment claims for #expenses incurred #workingfromhome from during the #lockdown.Do read the small print carefully before diving into making a claim - or have a chat with your friendly…