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The government’s support scheme for the self-employed – the Coronavirus Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) offers taxable grants for many sole traders and partnerships.
The scope of SEISS was extended announced in the March 2021 Budget to help the newly self-employed and the existing scheme has been extended to a fourth and fifth round
The fourth SEISS grant is available to individuals who began self-employment in the 2019/20 tax year, which began on 6th April 2019, as well as those who have previously claimed.
Individuals who are eligible will be able to claim the fourth round of SEISS at 80% of average trading profits capped at £7,500 for three months. The fourth grant will be available in April.
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Until this point, several more months of restrictions are likely to have a major impact on businesses.
The Bank of England is forecasting the jobless rate to surge to almost eight percent by the middle of 2021.
On March 3, Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to deliver the Budget for 2021.
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At this time, the Chancellor is expected to outline what further support could be available for businesses - including whether any extension of the furlough scheme is on the cards.
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