Five things you need to know about tax, 9 April 2020

This week, in Irish stories, read about the treatment of additional payments, referred to as ‘top-up-payments made by employers to their employees under the Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme. In UK stories, we set out the latest information on the advice and supports for businesses and employers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While in International news, the European Commission has waived VAT and customs duties on vital medical equipment.

     Ireland

1. Take a look at our dedicated COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme page
2. We have confirmed with Revenue that late filing of iXBRL statements due from companies with accounting periods ending on or after June 2019 will not be subject to a late filing surcharge. Read more

    

   UK

3. Read our latest update on the supports for businesses and employers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
4. Happy New Tax Year? Or is it….see what has changed in 2020/21

   International

5. Read the European Commission update and the guidance on their move to waive VAT and customs duties on vital medical equipment