Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Advice and guidance for self employed individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We have included below some resources and FAQs which may assist with your Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) claim.
HMRC has confirmed that accountants are not authorised to make SEISS claims on your behalf and you must apply for a SEISS grant yourself. Unfortunately, we are unable to make the claim for you. However, to help you with your claim, we have included below popular questions and answers to queries.
We remain available to support our clients with any queries about the SEISS process, please do not hesitate to contact us if you require assistance.
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Advice for the self-employed during the coronavirus outbreak
We look at what steps you may be able to implement as a self-employed individual to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on your business.
Find out moreFifth Self Employed Income Support Scheme grant to open for claims in...
The fifth Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant is set to open for claims by the end of July 2021.
Find out moreSelf-employed given personal claim date for fourth SEISS grant
HM Revenue and Customs has started informing eligible self-employed professionals of their personal claim dates for the upcoming fourth Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant.
Find out moreBudget 2021: Self-Employment Income Support Scheme extended
In the Budget on 3rd March, further extensions were announced to the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.
Find out moreHow to submit your third Self-employment Income Support Scheme claim
A step by step guide to submitting your third Self-employment Income Support Scheme grant claim.
Find out moreAll you need to know about claiming the latest Self-employment Income...
Self-employed individuals who are eligible for the latest cash grant under the Self-employment Income Support Scheme, will be able to make claims from 30th November.
Find out moreWorkable scheme suggested for self-employed company directors
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been lobbied to consider a workable scheme that provides financial aid to limited company directors frozen out of existing COVID-19 support.
Find out moreSelf-employment Income Support Scheme – further increase to grant
The Government has announced increased support for the UK’s army of self-employed individuals, by raising the level of grant available under the Self Employment Income Support Scheme.
Find out moreEverything you need to know about claiming a second Self-employment In...
From 10th August, HMRC began writing to self-employed individuals who may be eligible for a second cash grant in respect of the Self-employment Income Support Scheme, ahead of being able to make claim...
Find out moreDon’t miss the deadline for the first Self-Employment Income Support S...
If you have trading income and are planning on applying for a first grant under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme be aware the Monday, 13th July deadline is fast approaching.
Find out moreHMRC issues further advice about the Self-employment Income Support Sc...
After weeks of waiting, HMRC has announced further guidance detailing how it will work out total income and trading profits for the Self-employment Income Support Scheme.
Find out moreFree Webinar: COVID-19 Support for the Self Employed
Advice on the support available for the self employed during the Coronavirus outbreak
Find out moreChancellor announces Self-Employed Income Support Scheme
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, which aims to protect self-employed professionals and members of partnerships.
Find out moreInitial support for self employed individuals
There was relatively little content relevant for self-employed individuals and the Chancellor has suggested that specific measures will be introduced in the coming week.
Find out moreRead our expert answers to your Self-employment Income Support Scheme questions
Where do I find my UTR number?
Where to find your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number or Corporation Tax UTR number.
Find out moreWhat is a UTR number?
A Unique Taxpayer Reference number (UTR number) is a ten-digit number that is used by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to identify taxpayers.
Find out moreHow do I work out turnover to allow me to claim a fifth SEISS grant?
I complete my own books and I’m eligible to make a fifth Self-employment Income Support Scheme claim but HMRC have contacted me and said I need to have turnover figures to make a claim. Where do I fin...
Find out moreWill I be able to claim the second self-employed support grant?
"I previously didn’t claim any self-employed grant (SEISS) as I wasn’t affected by COVID-19, will I be able to claim the second support grant?"
Find out moreI am a subcontractor in the construction industry and unable to work d...
Providing you filed your tax return for 2018-19 by 23rd April 2020, you may be able to benefit from the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS).
Find out moreWhat does HMRC mean when they ask has my business been adversely affec...
HMRC advise your business could be adversely affected by coronavirus if you meet any of the following criteria
Find out moreIs there a deadline to claim a Self-employment Income Support Scheme g...
We expect most clients will want to claim their grants as soon as possible. After completing the eligibility checker, you will be allocated a date and time from when you can make the claim.
Find out moreHow much will I get from the Self-employment Income Support Scheme?
You will get a taxable grant based on your average trading profit over the three tax years.
Find out moreI am about to claim my grant, can you check the figure is correct for...
HMRC does all the calculations, using the information in your submitted tax returns.
Find out moreWhy can’t I make an SEISS claim?
We are concerned that large sections of the business community have been overlooked and will not receive government support to deal with Coronavirus.
Find out moreHow do I make a Self-employment Income Support Scheme claim if I don’...
We expect HMRC to allow those who are ‘digitally excluded’ to be able to make a claim through the Self-employment Income Support Scheme by telephone.
Find out moreI have checked my eligibility and have been told I am not eligible to...
You may be able to make an eligibility appeal to HMRC.
Find out moreHow do I use the Government Gateway to claim the self-employed grant?
To claim the self-employed cash grant you will first need to register with the Government Gateway, to create a Personal Tax Account.
Find out moreHow do I check my eligibility for the self-employed grant?
HMRC has provided an online eligibility checker to help you confirm whether or not you are eligible for a cash grant, as part of the self employed income support scheme.
Find out moreWhat to do if your claim for a Self-employment Income Support Scheme g...
I am planning on making a claim for a grant through the Self-employment Income Support Scheme but what should I do if it is rejected?
Find out moreCan a partner claim a grant through the Self-employment Income Support...
I am a partner in a small business and our income has fallen because of the coronavirus. I would like to claim a grant through the Self-employment Income Support Scheme, however I’m told that this is...
Find out moreMust I stop working if I am covered by the Self-Employment Income Supp...
If I wish to claim support under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. Does this mean that I must stop working?
Find out moreHow to claim help under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme?
When and how can I claim support under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme?
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