The impact of it is a concern for everyone, but Jones Harris will do what we can to point you towards support for business through coronavirus.
Good News! You may be able to make insurance claims for coronavirus related business interruption losses. Here’s a starting point to help. This welcome news comes after the Supreme Court has allowed the Financial Conduct Authority’s appeal on behalf of policyholders. It means that many policyholders will now have their claims for coronavirus-related business interruption […]
Some information and an SEISS update, with the deadline for claiming the third SEISS on 29 January 2021. As with the first and second SEISS grants, the third grant is subject to Income Tax and self-employed National Insurance. It must also be reported on your 2020-21 Self-Assessment tax returns (to be submitted by 31 January […]
There’s updated business closure guidance for those who have been forced to close due to government restrictions. You can get up to date information from your local council, or contact us at Jones Harris. Some of the Updated Business Closure Guidance – Coronavirus Bounce Back Loan The Bounce Back Loan Scheme enables smaller businesses to […]
Have you checked to see if you can claim a grant through the Self Employment Income Support Scheme? If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus, you may be eligible to apply. Second Grant from the Self Employment Income Support Scheme You can claim a grant if […]
Like workplaces across the world, we’ve made office changes for coronavirus at Jones Harris. The health crisis has changed the way that we all work and in fact where we work. Office Changes for Coronavirus at Jones Harris As life settles down into this ‘new normal’ we thought we’d give you an update on life […]
Last month we commented on the changes to the coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) that commenced at the beginning of this month (1 July 2020). Now that we have the option to bring back employees on a part-time basis and still have a measure of support for their unpaid time, what considerations should we consider […]
Businesses large and small can help their cash flow by taking a look at outgoings. Cutting costs when your income is reduced is something that can be done by everyone. You may be able to shave costs off your business and personal outgoings and take some of the stress out of the situation. Here are […]
Boost is Lancashire’s £6m Growth Hub. Its purpose is to help businesses to respond and recover from this crisis. If your business has been impacted by coronavirus, they are the people to ask for help. Has Your Business been Impacted by Coronavirus? Boost, led by Lancashire County Council, is usually focussed on growth support. It’s […]
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CBILS) On 12 May 2020, the Chancellor confirmed that this scheme will be extended until 31 October 2020. Claims will continue to be based on 80% of furloughed person’s salary – up to the £2,500 maximum – but with additional factors to be considered from 1 August 2020. From this date, […]
Since 13 May 2020, it has been possible to use online processes, accessed via the gov.uk website, to: Clarify if you are eligible to apply for the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, and Lodge your claim. Payment should usually be in your bank account within 6 days. Are you eligible? By entering your unique tax reference […]
