I checked my eligibility yesterday and was told I could apply from 16th May at 8 am (if I'm up that early on a Saturday).
However. the scheme is supposed to start on 13th May. So is this some crude form of slowing down the mad rush, in an attempt to stop the system crashing ? Earlier you check your eligibility, the earlier you can apply ?
Really, I would've liked to be able to apply before my clients so that I could better answer their questions. I'll be reduced to advising "Dunno, it's my first (and probably only) time too; your guess is as good as mine."
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I expect that at least 50 self-employed practitioners will post the same questions/issues from 8am on the 13th and we’ll all be fine.
Yeah I've got some clients showing up as 13th and some as 16th and I checked one this morning and it said midday on the 13th so they're even staggering the times!
This is now giving rise to people asking that if they don't claim at 8am or midday etc will they miss their 'appointment'!!
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2020/05/hundreds-report-issues-wi...
Martin Lewis may be a good source to refer to.
HMRC seem to be in denial regarding problems.
I checked several yesterday and saw dates of the 13th, 15th and 16th. I think they're staggering it though I'm not sure by what criteria. Could be as random as the old style NI system that I'm too young to remember.
I did not know that! I was referring to the A/B/C/D on the end and quarterly NI stamp audits.
I think it is in order of age. The older you are, the later the date. Mine is 8am on the 13th.
I think it is in order of age. The older you are, the later the date. Mine is 8am on the 13th.
Way to subtle for an accountants forum!!
I doubt there's any logic to the application dates being issued, I'm mid 40s, NI number ends in B and mine says I can claim from midday on 15th May.