by Hawsons | Jun 22, 2020 | covid-19, Property & Construction, Stephen Charles, Tax
In 2016 the Government introduced a 3% surcharge on purchasing second homes. If you buy a new home and your previous home has not sold at the time of the purchase, this charge applies. But it is possible to claim the 3% surcharge back if you sell your old home within... 
by Hawsons | Jun 11, 2020 | covid-19, Craig Walker, R&D, Tax
Coronavirus: R&D Tax Relief could give your business a cash boost Tax savings and cash flow are more important than ever right now. As companies look for new sources of cash to replace lost revenues, we are seeing an increase in the number of enquiries about... 
by Hawsons | Jun 5, 2020 | covid-19, Jenny Brown, Personal Tax, Stephen Charles, Tax
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme The Chancellor has announced that the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will be extended for those whose businesses have been adversely impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. Eligible self-employed people will be to... 
by Hawsons | May 6, 2020 | Jenny Brown, Personal Tax, Tax
If your earnings have fallen below £60,000, for example, if you have been furloughed or your self-employed profits have decreased due to the Covid-19 pandemic, you may be eligible to claim or restart child benefit payments. If this has happened to you, you should act... 
by Hawsons | Apr 9, 2020 | Jenny Brown, Property & Construction, Tax
Did you know that, from 6 April 2020, there will be significant changes to the capital gains tax regime for disposals of UK residential land and property? UK residents making a disposal will be required to submit a return and pay any capital gains tax due to HMRC... 
by Hawsons | Apr 2, 2020 | Craig Walker, Making Tax Digital, Tax, VAT
Delay of VAT Making Tax Digital ‘phase two’ The government has announced that, in light of the impact of Covid-19, the digital links requirement of Making Tax Digital for VAT will be deferred by 12 months to 1 April 2021. What is being delayed? The first...