- This second grant can be claimed from HMRC if you have been adversely affected by coronavirus on or after 14 July 2020. You have to make a declaration to this effect as part of the claim process.
- If you did not make a claim for the first grant under this scheme you can still make a claim for the second grant.
- Eligibility for the second grant follows the same criteria as that for the first grant.
- The grant is taxable and will be included in your self-employment income.
- The claim will be made using the taxpayer’s Government Gateway login. Agents will not be able to make the claim on behalf of their clients, however at Redshield we will be able to check the amount of the claim for you. Further details on this scheme can be found by clicking the link below.
- SCAMS – please be aware that there are email and text scams going round regarding this scheme. We recommend going direct to the gov.uk website rather than clicking on any link you may receive in an email or text.
- You’ll get a taxable grant which will be 70% of the average profits from the 3 tax years (where applicable) ending 5 April 2019 up to a maximum of £6,570
- Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme