If an application is unsuccessful, then an explanation and feedback will be given. A further application can be made, with additional information, and there is no limit to the number of times a business can apply for funding. Businesses will receive initial setup costs once they have confirmed that the placement has started, and the Kickstarter is on payroll and being paid through PAYE. DWP will check data from HMRC to ensure that the Kickstarter is employed, and the grant will be paid in arrears. DWP may contact either the claimant or the Kickstarter to check the details of the employability support being offered.
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How to become a representative for the Kickstart Scheme 3 September 2020
Following on from the article which discussed the claim process for the Kickstart Scheme and explained who can apply, there is further information available on Gov.UK, which details how to become a representative for a group of employers who wish to apply for a grant through the scheme. Guidance has made it clear that applications can only be made for a minimum of 30 job placements under the scheme. Employers who have the sufficient number of placements to offer can apply directly, but those who do not, can partner with other organisations to reach the minimum level of job placements required. They can: • Join a group of other employers, whilst nominating a representative for the group who will submit the application on their behalf • Register their interest with existing representatives, which could potentially be local authorities, chambers of commerce or trade bodies
The representative will be responsible for ensuring that job placements meet the Kickstart Scheme’s eligibility requirements and will submit the application for funding on behalf of the organisations.
Representatives must have experience of managing partnership agreements with third parties, along with robust financial and governance processes to manage the application. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will assess the suitability of any representatives but is not accepting applications from representatives who do not have the required experience at present.
Representatives must have at least 30 job placements for the group of employers they are representing before applying. They will require:
• Details of the job placements put forward by their group of employers • Details of their business • Information about the support they intend to offer to Kickstarters • Details for local or national Kickstart Scheme employer contacts are available online.
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Future plans for the tax system 4 September 2020
As normality begins to return, following on from the outbreak of coronavirus, both HMRC and the Treasury are beginning to turn their attentions to the more routine function of how to collect taxes, whilst protecting the tax system, but continuing to support individuals and businesses in the UK.
Plans for changes to how tax will be charged, paid and collected, to adapt to how the world currently works are detailed in the government’s recently published 10-year vision paper for tax administration.
It is hoped that tax administration in the UK will see improved resilience, effectiveness, and support for taxpayers, and will assist businesses and individuals in adhering to their responsibilities. The document lays out intentions to extend Making Tax Digital , and in addition to this, there is a focus on systems, in terms of looking into the appropriate timing and frequency of the payment of different taxes, and an exploration of the technology infrastructure required to support
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