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Government measures to combat coronavirus

24 March 2020
Issue: 4737 / Categories: Comment & Analysis
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Coronavirus checklist

Key points

  • Changes to the rules on off-payroll working in the private sector are deferred for a year.
  • Statutory sick pay is extended.
  • Financial assistance for employers and employees.
  • The homeworking allowance is increased.
  • Could isolation affect personal and corporate residence?
  • Time to pay arrangements will be supported by a dedicated coronavirus helpline.

The escalation of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and the global response of all governments to the crisis has caused significant turbulence in recent days. Travel restrictions social distancing measures and large-scale quarantines are all having significant impact.

During these difficult times tax advisers should be aware of various issues that may be relevant to their clients when discussing employment tax personal tax business tax and...

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