Originally written by Timothy Adler on Small Business
HMRC will open the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) earlier than expected on May 13.
The taxman has already begun notifying the self-employed if they are eligible for the SEISS.
Previously chancellor Rishi Sunak had announced the scheme would open in June.
The claim service will open on May 13 and payments to eligible workers will be made by May 25, or within six working days of completing an application.
Approved claims through the self-employed income support will be made within six working days.
The Self-Employed Income Support Scheme will allow you to claim a taxable grant of 80 per cent of your average monthly trading profits, paid out in a single instalment covering three months, and capped at £7,500 altogether.
>See also: Self-employed Income Support Scheme what it means for you
HMRC says this temporary scheme may be extended.
The grant will be subject to Income Tax and self-employed National Insurance.
You can check if you’re eligible to claim through the HMRC website here.
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