The fourth SEISS claim opens over the next week.

HMRC have written to all potential claimants giving them a date whereby they can make their personal claim. We understand these dates to be between 22 and 29 April, with the date provided to the claimant being the earliest they can apply.

HMRC have implemented the phasing to enable them to manage demand, but the portal will remain open until 1 June 2021. If you believe you are eligible but do not hear from HMRC by 30 April we advise contacting the SEISS Helpline.

A reminder that the following must apply to be eligible for this claim:

• You have traded in the tax year 2019/20 and 2020/21
• You are currently trading but are impacted by reduced demand due to COVID-19, or have been trading but are temporarily unable to do so due to COVID-19
• You intend to continue to trade
• You believe there will be a significant reduction in trading profits

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