This week, in Irish tax news, you can read about the Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No.2) Act 2020, signed by the President on 1 August. In the UK, the application process for the second Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant opens on 17 August 2020 and in International news, read an OECD report on Tax Administration responses to COVID-19.
Ireland
- The Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No.2) Bill 2020 passed through the Oireachtas last week, with no Committee Stage amendments by the Minister for Finance. The Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No.2) Act 2020 was signed by the President on Saturday, 1 August
- Revenue published a leaflet containing a summary of tax measures contained in the July Jobs Stimulus
UK
- The application process for the second Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant to support those affected by Covid-19 opens on 17 August 2020
- We want to hear your opinions as HMRC’s Powers and Evaluation Forum recommences its work on data and transparency post the initial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
International
- Read the report prepared by the OECD's Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) regarding Tax Administration responses to COVID-19