Self employed? Not yet claimed the 4th SEISS grant? Don't forget that the deadline for claiming is 1st June. You can find full details, including eligibility criteria and how to claim, here: bit.ly/VA_SEISS4 #SEISS #SEISS4 #SelfEmployedGrant #SelfEmployed #SoleTrader

The latest Virtual Assistant newsletter will be on its way to subscribers soon - including information on the 5th SEISS grant and Additional Restrictions Grant. Make sure you're signed up to receive your copy! eepurl.com/gW_qM5

HMRC has released new guidance on the 5th SEISS grant. This time there are changes to previous grant schemes - you'll need to compare last year's turnover to a ‘normal' year. For a full SEISS briefing, subscribe to my newsletter eepurl.com/gW_qM5 #SEISS #SEISS5

Some of my clients have had an email notifying them of their claim date. I think HMRC are sending the emails out in batches.

So much confusion about claiming the 5th SEISS grant. The introduction of the turnover test adds a new level of complication. Subscribe to my newsletter for a full briefing. eepurl.com/gW_qM5

Need to work out your 20/21 turnover to claim the 5th SEISS grant? Turnover = income received from customers i.e. before expenses. Don't include SEISS grants or other COVID support, & don't include income not from self-employment (eg PAYE, benefits, rental income) #SEISS #SEISS5

Planning on claiming the 5th SEISS grant? If 19/20 was your first year of self-employment, you won't need to provide turnover figures - you'll automatically get 80% of your average monthly profit. #SEISS #SEISS5

The SEISS claims portal is now open – you should have received a personal claim date. You can start your claim at tax.service.gov.uk/self-employmen…. You’ll need : - your UTR - NI number - turnover for 20/21 - turnover for 19/20 (or 18/19 if 19/20 wasn't a normal year) #SEISS #SEISS5

Claiming the 5th SEISS grant? You don't have to work out how much your turnover has reduced - HMRC's system will do that for you. You just need to supply the two turnover figures, for 20/21 and 19/20. Remember that turnover means the income you've received from customers. #SEISS5

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When claiming the 5th SEISS grant, you have to declare that you believe your profit will be reduced from May - Sept. As long as you reasonably believe this at the time of your claim, you won't have to repay the grant if your business recovers after you claim. #SEISS5 #SEISS

HMRC have contacted some self-employed people who started trading in 2019-20 and who also claimed the 4th SEISS grant. If you've been contacted, you won't be able to make a claim for the 5th grant until you provide HMRC with information to verify your identity. #SEISS #SEISS5

Scammers are targeting the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. Remember: ☑️ GOV.UK is the only place you can make your claim - fifth grant opens for claims soon ℹ️ You can check advice on spotting scams: gov.uk/guidance/ident…

Deadline for claiming the 5th SEISS grant is 30th Sept. If it's your first time applying, remember that you'll need to create a Govt Gateway account, & verify your ID to use it. You can use your passport + a P60/recent payslip, or answer questions on your credit history. #SEISS5

Started self-employment in 20/21? You need to register by 5th Oct to submit your tax return online. There's a few steps to go through, so start now to meet the deadline. Full briefing available to subscribers. bit.ly/SubscribeVA #SelfEmployed #SelfAssessment #TaxReturn

Important deadlines if you're self-employed: Sept 30th - claiming 5th SEISS grant Oct 5th - registering with HMRC Make sure you never miss a deadline - subscribe for reminders, info, tips & advice. bit.ly/SubscribeVA #Selfemployed #SEISS #SEISS5 #TaxReturn

The government has announced a delay to the introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment MTDITSA. It will now be introduced from April 2024. questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statem… #MTD #MTDITSA

Today is the deadline for claiming the 5th #SEISS grant - don't miss out if your self-employed business is still affected by COVID. #SEISS

Self-employed? Remember to pay your tax/NI by 31st January. This year there's no penalty if the bill is paid by 1st April, though interest will be charged. If you are unable to pay in full, you can pay in instalments. Find out more about it at gov.uk/difficulties-p…

Great news - the deadline for buying missing #NationalInsurance to maximise #StatePension has been extended to April 2025. It can be difficult to contact HMRC to arrange this. Don't leave it to the last minute - check your NI payments via your Govt Gateway account now.