As agents we have been informed that HMRC have recently sent an email to a number of established self-employed traders on 26 February 2021, asking them to prove that they are still trading, before they can claim the next two SEISS (Self-Employment Income Support Scheme) grants. Please note, as your taxation agents we would not…
Against the backdrop of a successful vaccine programme and the proposed forthcoming easing of restrictions, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Budget to an attentive nation. This Budget was prepared with the promise of ‘…support for people and businesses and families through the remaining stages of this crisis, but also to provide a long term recovery…
By Chris Photi, Head of Travel and Leisure at White Hart Associates An important new announcement in Germany could lead to UK businesses being forced to pay Value Added Tax (VAT) when supplying travel services in Europe. You may remember our blog from December, explaining that under a new UK version of the Tour…
By Nikki Spoor, Travel, Audit and Tax Director at White Hart Associates Overview A new VAT rule to combat fraud in the UK construction industry is eventually being introduced on March 1st and the estimated 150,000 small and medium sized businesses in the sector must prepare for major changes. The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)…
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced further measures to the Government’s financial support schemes, continuing the Government’s commitment to “plan to help the UK economy to recover and protect livelihoods across the country.” Extended support systems include extensions to the following schemes: Furlough Scheme The Government has lengthened the furlough scheme to be in place until…
By Chris Photi, Head of Travel and Leisure at White Hart Associates With all the focus on the terrible impact of the pandemic, it’s easy to forget that the transition period for the UK’s exit from the EU will end shortly and there will be changes from January 1st. For the travel industry, that means…
HM Revenue & Customs (‘HMRC’) are preparing self-employed individuals for an available third Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (‘SEISS’) grant. HMRC have recently published additional claim guidance, inclusive of the newly implemented criteria. Claimants must meet HMRC’s stringent application specifications, including the ability to outline the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on their business…
By Chris Photi, Head of Travel and Leisure at White Hart Associates It has become clear during this crisis that the current regulatory framework isn’t fit for purpose on so many levels. Before the pandemic there were questions about how long it could last. Now it’s on its last legs. The Air Travel Trust Fund…
We have been informed that over 24,000 self-employed traders who have claimed a self-employed income support (SEISS) grant have been contacted by HMRC to see if they are still trading. A small minority of Sole-traders (around 1% of all who have claimed SEISS) in the the first or second SEISS grants by 30 September 2020…
The team at White Hart Associates would like to reassure you that during this second national lockdown we remain fully functional and our services are operating as per usual. We remain available to support you and your business, as we have done all throughout this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, we are adhering to the…
