Self employed- umbrella company

Lyngibbon

I’ve updated the information to this email:

My son is self employed & only works for 1 company who pays his wages monthly after deducting 20% tax He doesn’t get sick or holiday pay. He does his own tax returns & has filed 2018/19 tax return.  Should the umbrella Company claim his furlough payment for him or does he have to wait for HMRC to contact him in June? He has no other income or benefits

Jeremy535897

It sounds like he is a sub contractor in the construction industry scheme. If so, he cannot be furloughed. He will be eligible for the self employment income support scheme if he meets all the criteria. See:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme
In that guidance it says:
"If you have not submitted your Self Assessment tax return for the tax year 2018 to 2019, you must do this by 23 April 2020 or you will not be able to claim. HMRC will review any late returns in the usual way"

sliphi

Existing thread here:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6132244/self-employed-but-only-work-for-one-company