All self-employed workers who can show they been ‘adversely affected’ by Covid-19 can apply for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant second application by 19 October. But what does that mean? … More Defining ‘adversely affected’ for the self-employed

The furlough scheme has been extended to the end of October allowing for part time working but is more complex to administer … More Revised furlough scheme stretched through October

The Corporate and Governance Insolvency Bill allows some critical leeway for businesses affected by Covid-19, introducing a range of measures to help firms avert insolvency. … More Insolvency bill to help businesses

A temporary hold on HMRC investigations into inheritance tax cases opens a window of opportunity for executors to get their IHT affairs in order … More HMRC pauses inheritance tax investigations

If you are due to make a second self-assessment payment on 31 July, you can defer until 31 January 2021 as part of HMRC’s provisions around Covid-19 … More Deferring July’s income tax payment

Has being furloughed meant a drop in income that has made you eligible for child benefit? Make a claim or renew an old one as soon as possible … More Impact of Covid-19 on child benefit claims

Salary sacrifice arrangements can be altered for those affected by Covid-19 after HMRC has classed the virus outbreak as a life event. … More Covid-19 classified as life event for salary sacrifice