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A Brief Introduction to IR35

    The government brought IR35 into law in January 2000 in an attempt to reduce ‘Disguised Employment’.  Put simply, this is when someone is acting as an employee but under the title of a ‘contractor’. Subsequently being in more control of their remuneration methods, and therefore… Read More »A Brief Introduction to IR35

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    Reverse VAT Charge for CIS

      New VAT rules are due to come into effect from 1st March 2021 which will impact on accounting for VAT for transactions in the construction sector. The new rules are called “the domestic reverse charge for supplies of building and construction services”. This is a… Read More »Reverse VAT Charge for CIS

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      Summary of Schemes

        As many government guidelines, schemes and deadlines have seen a change in the last few weeks, please see below a summary of schemes that may be relevant to you. 1.VAT If you deferred paying any VAT that was due to HMRC between 20 March and… Read More »Summary of Schemes

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        Kickstart Scheme Grant.

          As another part of Rishi Sunak’s ‘Plan for Jobs’ (see also Job Retention Bonus) the Kickstart Scheme has been launched. The scheme was designed to create new 6-month job replacements for young people. It is targeted at those that are dependant on Universal Credits and… Read More »Kickstart Scheme Grant.

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          The Job Retention Bonus

            What is the Job Retention Bonus? As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is closing on October 31st, many employers are left wondering, what comes next? This is where the new Job Retention Bonus comes in. At the end of January bonuses of £1000 will be… Read More »The Job Retention Bonus