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CJRS: Repaying incorrect grants

by Jessica Garbett | Sep 25, 2020 | Covid-19, Tax News

HMRC is sending compliance letters to certain employers about the claims they have made under coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS). Tax agents should receive a copy of this letter if is sent to their client. A compliance letter will be triggered where employer has...

Government Winter Economy Plan

by Jessica Garbett | Sep 24, 2020 | Covid-19

On Thursday 24 September the Chancellor delivered his “Winter Economy Plan”, in lieu of the Autumn Budget which has been cancelled – unsurprisingly, as its nigh on impossible for anyone, individuals, businesses, or countries to budget. This was very much business...

Latest Government Coronavirus Guidance – Are Class Numbers Restricted?

by Jessica Garbett | Sep 22, 2020 | Covid-19

Today – 22 September 2020 – has seen a number of new restrictions to tackle Coronavirus, stopping short, thankfully, of a second full lockdown. In the PMs statement to the House of Commons lunchtime today, there was disquiet over the following phrase “We...

The Six People Rule and Yoga Classes

by Jessica Garbett | Sep 9, 2020 | Covid-19

Today – 9th September 2020 – saw new guidance in England about the number of people that can meet together. There has been a lot of speculation on Yoga social media that this means class numbers are capped. Our analysis is they are not, and I’ll...

Making Sense of Covid Secure

by Jessica Garbett | Sep 9, 2020 | Covid-19

The term “Covid Secure” seems to be a prominent feature of life for Yoga Teacher running their own classes – in their own space or a rented one – these days. What does it mean? Well, first to say its not defined in law – its a guidance...

(superseded) Second Round of Coronavirus Self Employed Grant Scheme now open

by Jessica Garbett | Aug 17, 2020 | Covid-19

The second round of Coronavirus Self Employed Grants are now open for claims. Reminder of key details: – Self Employed and Business Partners only, not Limited Companies – Can claim if your business “adversely affected” by Coronavirus after 14 July 2020....

ACCA on Targeting Covid-19 related fraud

by Jessica Garbett | Aug 14, 2020 | Covid-19, Tax News

HMRC granted new powers to crack down on fraud. Covid-19 related fraud is reportedly on the rise, with employers putting pressure on employees to continue to work when on furlough or businesses obtaining rates grants when not meeting the relevant conditions. HMRC is...

Visiting our Office – You Must Wear a Mask

by Jessica Garbett | Aug 3, 2020 | Covid-19, YogaTax News

A quick note to highlight that from 8th August 2020 under Government rules, you must wear a mask if visiting our offices.

Understanding health and Safety for Yoga Teachers

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 31, 2020 | Covid-19

Health and Safety is probably never far from our minds, all the more in the current Coronavirus crisis. We’ve prepared a factsheet on our website around Health and Safety Compliance for Yoga Teachers, trying to demystify some of the issues like Risk Assessments...

Self Assessment – 31 July payment – Make it or Defer?

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 29, 2020 | Covid-19

HMRC are deferring the Self Assessment payments due on 31 July 2020. Here are the details: Applies to all taxpayers No application or notification procedure No interest or penalties charged Government encouraging people to pay as normal on 31 July 2020 if they can...

ACCA on Treatment of coronavirus support payments

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 24, 2020 | Covid-19, Tax News

Calculating income and corporation tax after payments made under Covid-19 support schemes. New legislation will be included in Finance Bill 2020 that will apply to individuals, businesses, individual members of a partnership and employers who received or...

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts April 2023

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 23, 2020 | Tax News

It was announced this last week that Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will start from April 2023. This will apply to Sole Traders, Partnerships and Landlords with turnover (or rental income) over £10,000, who will need to: Submit returns of income and expenses...

Extending our Reception Opening Times from August

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 21, 2020 | YogaTax News

Due to Coronavirus our reception is currently working on restricted hours. From August we will be increasing the opening times, and hope to return to normal opening hours from September. Reception hours are thus: July – Mondays and Thursdays 10am to 2pm August...

Making Sense of Outdoor Teaching Rules – How Many Can You Teach?

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 13, 2020 | Covid-19

This is a follow on from my writing last Thursday getting to the bottom of Yoga and Reopening after Coronavirus – Making Sense of 9th July 2020 Return Announcement. There is much confusion on Yoga Teachers Social Media groups about how many people can be taught...

Yoga and Reopening after Coronavirus – Making Sense of 9th July 2020 Return Announcement

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 10, 2020 | Covid-19

This afternoon, 9th July 2020, it was announced that Indoor Gyms, Pools and Leisure Centres can reopen from 25 July 2020. Yay – thats that then, back to work. Well, not quite. First, making sense of the Government Guidance, which is what this post is about....

CJRS: Repaying incorrect grants

Government Winter Economy Plan

Latest Government Coronavirus Guidance – Are Class Numbers Restricted?

The Six People Rule and Yoga Classes

Making Sense of Covid Secure

(superseded) Second Round of Coronavirus Self Employed Grant Scheme now open

ACCA on Targeting Covid-19 related fraud

Visiting our Office – You Must Wear a Mask

Understanding health and Safety for Yoga Teachers

Self Assessment – 31 July payment – Make it or Defer?

ACCA on Treatment of coronavirus support payments

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts April 2023

Extending our Reception Opening Times from August

Making Sense of Outdoor Teaching Rules – How Many Can You Teach?

Yoga and Reopening after Coronavirus – Making Sense of 9th July 2020 Return Announcement

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