k4mrc Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 apparently SMALL RATE RELIEF ends in April this year one of my neighbors has been in stating he has had a letter saying so from our council I hope it's a wind up, but remember when it was put in 2020 was the cut off year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLENGRAVING Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 They couldn't do that, it's be political suicide surely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 that's what I thought - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 it was introduced to help revive the high street decline, now if that's been achieved then it makes sense, if not ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 28 minutes ago, hakeemz said: it was introduced to help revive the high street decline, now if that's been achieved then it makes sense, if not ... Hasn't made a blind bit of difference to my high street??? If I lose that rate relief I might as well close. Margins are tight and I'm cutting my spending and my wages as it is, even as a one man band with no staff it's bloody tough at the moment and doesn't seem to be turning round anytime soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 There is no mention of it ending on the government website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 46 minutes ago, grahamparker said: There is no mention of it ending on the government website. I've been looking too - either it's a wind up or he really has lost it 'm waiting for the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Stick to the facts Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 33 minutes ago, Auto Key Wizard said: Stick to the facts Martin shut up terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 I thought they were upping the 100% relief limit from 12'500 to 20'000?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Has he got more than one branch? Maybe it’s just his relief has stopped with expansion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted March 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 great news today Sunak says business rates will be abolished this year for firms with a rateable value below £51,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Just got my bill for £1060.38 less small business rate relief -£1060.38 total to pay £0 Happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted March 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Just had my bill - £51 per month gutted LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windycity Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 well at least you don't have to pay £465.19 per month, I am sure most businesses in the south would be very happ y paying just £51. per month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 I haven't paid rates for a couple of years, had 100% relief since they introduced it so no help for me, although I thought I heard there was going to be a £3000 grant to help businesses that already have 100% relief?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windycity Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 36 minutes ago, windycity said: well at least you don't have to pay £465.19 per month, I am sure most businesses in the south would be very happ y paying just £51. per month lol for now at least i have a rate free year yipeeee that will save me alot for once or is there a caveat that is only for the northern part of the country and not the south? i guess i better not hold my breath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windycity Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 23 minutes ago, Michael said: I haven't paid rates for a couple of years, had 100% relief since they introduced it so no help for me, although I thought I heard there was going to be a £3000 grant to help businesses that already have 100% relief?? hi michael at least you have had help for a couple of years and could have used that money saved for your business in other ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYKeys Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Anyone know when/if those of us who've already had bills will get an adjustment due to the budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 34 minutes ago, windycity said: hi michael at least you have had help for a couple of years and could have used that money saved for your business in other ways. Unfortunately it just gets swallowed up in running costs. I think if I had to pay proper rates and rent ( my dad owns the building so I pay what I can, when I can!!) I would have been shut a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windycity Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Michael mate I am sorry to hear that. you have loads of positives, no managing agent to deal with, no solicitors fees when fighting ridiculous rent hikes from said agent and no business rates. I know self employment can be a lonely place when not doing as well as one wou;ld like to or did in the past but you can't let it win. Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 We got a refund of 14k for rates I filled out a form and not long after I checked my balance and the money was there I must admit I didn’t expect to get anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYKeys Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Patsy said: We got a refund of 14k for rates I filled out a form and not long after I checked my balance and the money was there I must admit I didn’t expect to get anything Tell me moooore This sounds better than the usual scamming companies phoning up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 I phoned the council told them I noticed I may be over paying on my rates they sent me a form out I sent it back and over the 9 years I’ve been here I’d overpaid by said amount they refunded it with out even notifying me took about a month it’s also saved me from last year over 500.00 a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYKeys Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 Now I'm wondering how you determined you were overpaying? Didn't you have to compare with your neighbours etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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