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Coronavirus business support

Essential Coronavirus (COVID-19) business support

Since the start of the COVID outbreak, we have been fully focused on helping our clients through the Coronavirus crisis and have compiled this comprehensive set of online resources.

COVID-19 has created unparalleled challenges for us all and we hope you make good use of our Insights. Here you will find everything you need – from news articles keeping you updated about the latest government schemes, advice on how to access emergency funding, to free resources for calculating eligibility and finding workable medium-term solutions.

With life changing at such a rapid rate, knowing where to find the information and practical advice your business needs is essential. We’re here to help.

Probate and Inheritance Tax

VAT

Possible Capital Gains Tax review on the horizon

Rishi Sunak has dropped some heavy hints that taxes will be increasing to cover the cost of the financial support provided by…

By RJP LLP on 23 July, 2020

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Business Tax • Coronavirus Advice • VAT

How to apply the temporary 5% VAT rate – Update for the hospitality sector

Tim Martin of Wetherspoons has been campaigning for years for the VAT to be reduced in respect of hospitality and shortly after…

By RJP LLP on 17 July, 2020

Coronavirus Advice • HMRC

What to expect from ‘Time to Pay’

Time to Pay is an arrangement operated by HRMC to allow taxpayers who cannot pay their tax liabilities to negotiate a personal…

By RJP LLP on 17 July, 2020

Budget stuff • Business Services • Business Tax • Coronavirus Advice • HMRC • Tax Relief • VAT

Summer Budget 2020 Update

There has been a lot of speculation over recent weeks regarding the contents of Rishi Sunak’s summer budget. We all anticipated changes…

By RJP LLP on 8 July, 2020

Business Tax • Coronavirus Advice • VAT

VAT payment holiday window ends on 30 June 2020

The VAT payment holiday which was announced in Rishi Sunak’s speech on 20 March 2020 will be ending on 30 June 2020.…

By RJP LLP on 26 June, 2020

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Business Services • Coronavirus Advice • HMRC

Furlough Scheme Fraud

The government’s furlough scheme, known as the CJRS (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme), was launched very quickly and those using it have been…

By RJP LLP on 23 June, 2020

Coronavirus Advice • R&D Tax Credits • Tax Relief

Could you claim R&D tax credits for Covid-19 innovation?

As businesses enter Covid-19 recovery mode, many will have secured financial support such as a government bounce back loan for its attractive…

By RJP LLP on 16 June, 2020

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Business Services • Business Tax • Coronavirus Advice

The Updated Furlough Scheme – claims for June and July 2020

There is effectively a new furlough scheme from 1 July 2020. This article considers the practicalities for June and July 2020 claims…

By RJP LLP on 16 June, 2020

Business Tax • Coronavirus Advice • Share Schemes

How can Covid-19 present an opportunity for employee share schemes?

Employee share schemes can be highly tax efficient and are a proven way to increase employee loyalty and productivity. Now, as we…

By RJP LLP on 16 June, 2020

Business Services • Coronavirus Advice

Extension to the self employment support scheme

The self employment support scheme is being extended, Rishi Sunak has announced, and those who are eligible for the scheme will now…

By RJP LLP on 1 June, 2020

Business Services • Business Tax • Coronavirus Advice • Personal Taxation

The Updated Furlough Scheme

On 29th May 2020 the Chancellor announced details of how the furlough scheme will operate from 1 July 2020. Further support on…

By RJP LLP on 1 June, 2020

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Business Services • Business Tax • company structure • Coronavirus Advice

Recovery after COVID – Is it worth disincorporating your company?

It is becoming apparent that the COVID-19 crisis will result in many otherwise viable businesses being unable to survive. And businesses that…

By RJP LLP on 27 May, 2020

Business Services • Coronavirus Advice

Rebate Scheme Launching for COVID SSP Payments

If you are a small to medium sized business and have been paying employees Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) due to coronavirus, you…

By RJP LLP on 21 May, 2020

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Business Tax • Coronavirus Advice • Personal tax

Why giving up your salary might trigger a tax bill!

The current economic situation is difficult for almost every business and many people will have had to accept a temporary reduction in…

By RJP LLP on 18 May, 2020

Business Services • Coronavirus Advice

Bounce Back Loan Scheme For The Self Employed

Although not an ideal solution, the new Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) launched by the government offers a valuable source of cash…

By RJP LLP on 13 May, 2020

Probate and Inheritance Tax

VAT

I just wanted to drop you a short note to say how grateful I am for the support that RJP has provided over the past 4 weeks while our Financial Controller was away. I struggle to comprehend how much work your staff get through during their weekly visits and they are always a pleasure to have around the office.

I Evans, CFO, Mobliciti

Just a quick e-mail from me to thank you for achieving the target for producing the draft accounts – it is very much appreciated and gives a first class impression of your firm. Many thanks.

J Stanfield, Chairman, BBS Actuaries Ltd

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for the amazing job you have done navigating us through this whole process. My family and I also really appreciate the care and compassion demonstrated by you and your team in every dealing. Our thanks to everyone.

M Goldsmith, Private Client

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