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Has the Tax Deadline Been Extended in 2021?

25th January 202125th January 2021
tax return extension 2021

The tax return deadline, normally 31 January each year, has been extended to 28 February 2021 for this year only in response to the number of people struggling to file their tax return in these unprecedented times.

Categories Government Benefits, Self-Assessment

Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) Explained

25th November 202013th November 2020
CBILS explained

The coronavirus business interruption loan (CBILS) is a form of financial support during COVID-19 for larger business.

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Self-Employed Income Support Scheme Explained

13th November 202013th November 2020
self employed income support scheme explained

The self-employed income support scheme (SEISS) takes the form of 4 taxable grants, up to £7,500 each. Find out if you are eligible to claim.

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Bounce Back Loan Scheme Explained

13th November 202013th November 2020
bounced back loan scheme explained

The bounce back loan scheme helps small & micro businesses affected by Covid-19,supporting them with government backed loans of up to £50,000

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Employment & Support Allowance (ESA) Explained

13th November 202013th November 2020
employment support allowance explained

ESA is a type of sick-pay for people who cannot work due to an illness or disability, it’s recently been extended to the self employed.

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Thousands of Self-Employed Workers Overpaid SEISS Grant

12th October 202023rd September 2020
HMRC overpays SEISS grant to thousands

HMRC has admitted making mistakes when calculating self-employed entitlement to the SEISS grant meaning thousands have been overpaid.

Categories Government Benefits, Tax Allowances

Claiming Working Tax Credits When You’re Self-Employed

20th March 202020th March 2020
working tax credits for the self-employed

Working Tax Credits are available to eligible individuals who earn below a certain threshold, including those who are self-employed. Working Tax Credits are available to individuals whose income is below a certain level. They have, in the most, been replaced by Universal Credits.

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Government Support For the Self-Employed During Coronavirus

25th January 202118th March 2020
Coronavirus: Claiming Benefits if You're Self-Employed

The government has launched a number of schemes to help the self-employed financially during the coronavirus crisis. Here’s an overview of what’s available.

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Universal Credit When You’re Self-Employed

13th November 202018th March 2020
how universal credit works if you're self-employed

Universal credits help by topping up your income and then get reduced as you begin to earn more. Perfect if your business income takes a dip or you are just starting out. Here’s how to find out if you can claim.

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What State Benefits are Taxable?

30th October 20209th October 2019

You don’t have to pay income tax on all types of UK state benefits. And even if the benefit you are receiving is taxable, you’ll only pay tax on earnings that go over the personal allowance. State benefits that are not taxable Here are the most common types of UK state benefits that you do … Read more

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