Fresh guidance released to Self-Employed workers ahead of THIRD SEISS application claim date
Fresh guidance for taxi drivers and other self-employed workers was released today, stating more about eligibility and how to claim ahead of the Government’s third round of coronavirus support payment applications which open next week.
According to new information released by HM Treasury, workers will be able to make their claim for the third Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant from 30 November 2020 and have until 29 January 2021 to make the claim.
To make a claim for the third grant the claimant’s business must have been impacted by coronavirus on or after 1 November 2020.
According to details released by HM Treasury, all claimants must keep a copy of all records in line with normal self-employment record keeping requirements. This includes the amount claimed and the grant claim reference.
HM Treasury are also asking those eligible for the grant to keep any evidence that their business has had REDUCED DEMAND due to coronavirus at the time they made the claim. This could include:
business accounts showing reduction in activity compared to previous years
records of reduced or cancelled contracts or appointments
fewer invoices
a record of dates where the claimant had reduced demand or capacity due to government restrictions.
If the claimant’s business is temporarily UNABLE to trade they also must keep evidence, such as:
a record of dates where they had to close due to government restrictions
NHS Test and Trace communications
a letter or email from the NHS asking them to shield
test results if they have been diagnosed with coronavirus
letters or emails from the claimant’s child’s school if they have had parental caring responsibilities.
Support for millions of workers through the third SEISS grant will cover November to January and will be calculated at 80% of average trading profits, up to a maximum of £7,500.
Cabbies and other self-employed workers looking to make a claim for the third SEISS grant will need their:
Self Assessment Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR)
National Insurance number
Government Gateway user ID and password
UK bank details.
The advice from HM Treasury states that claimants must make the claim themselves, and not ask a tax agent or adviser to claim on their behalf. This could trigger a fraud alert, which would delay the payment.
The online service for the third grant will be available from 30 November 2020.
