Job retention scheme latest
HMRC’s CJRS guidance has been updated since last month.
The updates are set out as follows:
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A notification that the rules are changing again from 1 September added into the call out box for each page |
Adjustment to wording around when you need to pay grant money back to HMRC to emphasise employers must do this if they are unable to or aren’t planning to use the money to pay their employees’ wages, tax and National Insurance and pension contributions |
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Adjustment to wording around when you need to pay grant money back to HMRC to emphasise employers must do this if they are unable to or aren’t planning to use the money to pay their employees’ wages, tax and National Insurance and pension contributions |
HMRC has also updated its guidance on how to perform “usual hours” calculations where employees come off furlough/flexible furlough during a claim period. The guidance stresses that this change only affects claims from 14 September.
HMRC also sent the following update
“Fraudulent claims
We have started to investigate CJRS claims where fraud is suspected. We will be paying particular attention to claims that differ from the PAYE data we hold, and where we have received reports of fraud. Employees are encouraged to report their employer if they have reason to believe that they are abusing the scheme. They can do this anonymously if they prefer. For more information go to GOV.UK and search ‘report fraud to HMRC’
Further support
Guidance and live webinars offering you more support on changes to the scheme and how they impact you or your clients are available to book online – go to GOV.UK and search ‘help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus’.
Our phone lines and webchat are still very busy, so the quickest way to find the support you may need is on GOV.UK. This will leave our phone lines and webchat service open for those who need them most.
Protect yourself from scams
Stay vigilant about scams, which may mimic government messages as a way of appearing authentic and unthreatening. Search ‘scams’ on GOV.UK for information on how to recognise genuine HMRC contact. You can also forward suspicious emails claiming to be from HMRC to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk and texts to 60599.”