The Government and HMRC provide support for businesses both during the pandemic and regularly. We’ve pulled together some links to the most popular and handy online guides and resources from HMRC on GOV.UK.
HMRC EMPLOYER BULLETINS
HMRC Release 6 Employer Bulletins a year covering topics which affect employers. These include changes due to Covid-19, PAYE, Tax Changes and more. You can see the 4 latest editions online.
www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-employer-bulletin
HMRC TIME TO PAY ARRANGEMENTS
Guidance if you cannot pay your tax bill on time.
www.gov.uk/difficulties-paying-hmrc
DEFERRAL OF VAT PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-19
Find out how to pay VAT payments deferred between 20 March and 30 June 2020. You can pay now or join the VAT deferral new payment scheme.
www.gov.uk/guidance/deferral-of-vat-payments-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19
CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION SCHEME
Government advice on claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave (‘furlough’).
www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
BUSINESS RATE RELIEF
Business Rates, Expanded Retail Discount 2020/21: Coronavirus Response –Local Authority Guidance.
HMRC ADDITIONAL NEEDS
Government guide to accessing extra support from HMRC.
https://www.gov.uk/get-help-hmrc-extra-support
SSP EMPLOYERS GUIDE
Government guide for employers relating to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
www.gov.uk/employers-sick-pay