2nd grant claim from Government.
As we all seem to be getting back to a almost normal, it might be an idea not to overlook what is still available for self-employed florists.
The 1st section of this post covers the new 2nd phase grant. If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) find out if you can use this scheme to claim this 2nd grant.
Applications for the second and final grant are now open. If you’re eligible and your business has been adversely affected on or after 14 July 2020, you must make your claim for the second grant on or before 19 October 2020.
HMRC will work out your eligibility for the second grant in the same way as the first grant. You can make a claim for the second grant if you’re eligible, even if you did not make a claim for the first grant.
How it works
If you receive the grant you can:
- continue to work
- start a new trade or take on other employment including voluntary work and duties as a military reservist
The grant does not need to be repaid if you’re eligible, but will be subject to Income Tax and self-employed National Insurance.
CLICK HERE for the link to claim.
Job Retention bonus -latest information
HMRC has outlined the eligibility requirements for the Job Retention Bonus (JRB) that follows the furlough scheme as part of the government’s measures to support the economy through the COVID-19 lockdown.
The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends on 31 October 2020 and the JRB aims to provide additional support to employers who keep on their furloughed employees in meaningful employment.
The JRB is a one-off payment to employers of £1,000 for every employee who they previously claimed for under the scheme, and who remains continuously employed through to 31 January 2021. Eligible employees must earn at least £520 a month on average between the 1 November 2020 and 31 January 2021. Employers will be able to claim the JRB after they have filed PAYE for January and payments will be made to employers from February 2021.
All employers are eligible for the scheme including recruitment agencies and umbrella companies. They should ensure that they have complied with their obligations to pay and file PAYE accurately and on time under the Real Time Information (RTI) reporting system, maintained enrolment for PAYE online and have a UK bank account.
Employers will be able to claim for employees who were furloughed and had a Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claim submitted for them that meets all relevant eligibility criteria for the scheme.
They must have up-to-date RTI (Real Time Information) records for the period to the end of January and not be serving a contractual or statutory notice period, that started before 1 February 2021, for the employer making a claim.
HMRC will publish further details about this process before the end of September 2020.
CLICK HERE for the government link and more related information.
