"I’ve heard so many times from my accountant clients that as soon as Boris Johnson or Rishi Sunak announces the latest coronavirus support scheme, clients are on the phone expecting to know immediately what to do – and you have just seen the same press conference as they have."
Exactly!
The clients that have clocked the 3 month CH extension are a pain, not appreciating/ caring that the accounts are still required for tax return - with no extension to that deadline.
I understand this situation is frustrating.
I think my clients would prefer me to submit the claim minus the 2 you mention so at least they are funded for the other 17 employees.
Then when HMRC respond or there is an alternative work around, process the other 2.
We came across an issue where two connected companies had an invoice between them which was settled by way of an adjustment to the intercompany loan.
HMRC applied the above rule because the invoice was not paid in physical funds.
The input VAT was disallowed but the same adjustment was not made on the output side as a sale had been made and there was no bad debt.
They would only allow the input VAT to be claimed in a later quarter having had sight of the bank statement showing the transfer of funds.
My answers
How long did you stay afterwards?
"I’ve heard so many times from my accountant clients that as soon as Boris Johnson or Rishi Sunak announces the latest coronavirus support scheme, clients are on the phone expecting to know immediately what to do – and you have just seen the same press conference as they have."
Yes. This.
I read it as
"stressed alcoholics"
Perhaps that is just me
“I wonder how many accountants will be pouring themselves a rather large glass this evening,”
Me
Exactly!
The clients that have clocked the 3 month CH extension are a pain, not appreciating/ caring that the accounts are still required for tax return - with no extension to that deadline.
I understand this situation is frustrating.
I think my clients would prefer me to submit the claim minus the 2 you mention so at least they are funded for the other 17 employees.
Then when HMRC respond or there is an alternative work around, process the other 2.
"while a high degree of control freakery is almost certainly going to be even more helpful" - good - this is my winter style!
We have received a number for clients who are in self assessment - another frustrating waste of time!
and girls??
We came across an issue where two connected companies had an invoice between them which was settled by way of an adjustment to the intercompany loan.
HMRC applied the above rule because the invoice was not paid in physical funds.
The input VAT was disallowed but the same adjustment was not made on the output side as a sale had been made and there was no bad debt.
They would only allow the input VAT to be claimed in a later quarter having had sight of the bank statement showing the transfer of funds.