SEISS 5 grant applications to open in late July (Self-Employment Income Support Scheme)

Applications for the fifth round of the self-employed income support scheme grant (SEISS 5) are due to open in late July. SEISS 5 covers the period May 2021 to September 2021 and eligibility is based on your tax returns. Am I eligible? How much will I receive?

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COVID19: Final call for the first SEISS grant

Back in mid-May when applications opened for SEISS grants, a deadline for claims was not specified. However, the deadline of 13 July 2020, which was announced when the scheme was extended, is fast approaching and your claim for the first grant must be made by this date.

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COVID19: Claiming the self-employment grant scheme

4 May 2020: The government have today updated information about applications for the self-employment grant. Self-employed workers have been hit hard by COVID19 lockdowns, the scheme will allow you to claim a taxable grant of 80% of your average monthly trading profits, paid out in a single instalment covering 3 months (March to May), and capped at £7,500 altogether. This is a temporary scheme, but Gov.UK suggest it may be extended.

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COVID19: Financial help available for self-employed individuals – what you need to know

COVID19 Update: 7th April 2020 – We have outlined some clarifications for you regarding the financial help available if you are a self-employed individual – Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – here is what you need to know:

What you need to know

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COVID19: 27th March 2020 – Help for the Self-Employed

The Chancellor announced help for the self-employed yesterday evening at a press conference. Are you a sole trader? We have outlined what we currently know below – please note we expect further guidance to be released soon and will update you as soon as we are aware of this.

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