HMRC launches 13,000 investigations into COVID-19 support schemes
HMRC has launched nearly 13,000 investigations into alleged abuse of the government's coronavirus (COVID-19) financial support schemes.
Over 280,000 families now using Tax-Free Childcare
More than 282,000 working families used a Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) account during March 2021, according to figures from HMRC.
Apprenticeship cash boost
The government has confirmed that employers of all sizes in England can now apply for £3,000 in extra funding to help them take on new apprentices.
Lovewell Blake shortlisted for major rural award
A regional firm of chartered accountants which has a leading team of rural and agricultural specialists is in the running to be named one of the best rural businesses in the UK after being shortlisted for a regional Rural Business Award.
Future of subsidies and climate change revealed as key farming challenges – but majority still optimistic about the future, says new survey
The future of subsidies, climate change, and price volatility are the main challenges facing farming, according to a major new survey of farm businesses conducted by a leading East Anglian firm of chartered accountants as part of a national study.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – fifth grant
Following the closure of the fourth Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant on 31 May 2021, the government have announced further details of the fifth, and most likely final, SEISS grant.
Tax after coronavirus – disappointment at dismissal of Committee’s recommendations
When the cross-party Treasury Committee made a series of recommendations to Government in March 2021, there were specific suggestions, some of which were introduced in the spring Budget, but also a more general plea for a clear tax strategy.
All change for CGT?
Capital gains tax (CGT) affects lots of key, often pressured, circumstances for individuals – selling your home, getting divorced, running or investing in a business, or developing a small piece of land. Despite this, many people don’t realise how the tax works, or how to report and calculate any tax that’s due.