The Self Assessment deadline is on 31st January 2021. SA filers can complete their tax returns online ahead of the … Continue reading Self Assessment deadline – 31st Jan is getting closer!
Self Assessment deadline – 31st Jan is getting closer!
Month: December 2020
A message from the Business Secretary: A deal with the EU has been reached and businesses should take action
I am delighted that we have agreed a deal with the European Union and I am confident that the United … Continue reading A message from the Business Secretary: A deal with the EU has been reached and businesses should take action
Rogue employers named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage
The 139 named companies failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers. 139 companies, including major household names, have … Continue reading Rogue employers named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage
Need HMRC help? New Year opening times
The image shows the HMRC opening times for the New Year period. There may be slight variations on some lines … Continue reading Need HMRC help? New Year opening times
Revised New Starter Checklist for April 2021 proposed – Student and Postgraduate Loan questions simplified
April 2021 sees the introduction of the Scottish Student Loan deduction with the new Student Loan Plan 4. As a … Continue reading Revised New Starter Checklist for April 2021 proposed – Student and Postgraduate Loan questions simplified
UK-EU future relationship agreement: social security coordination
Dear @PAYadvice, The UK has reached an agreement with the EU on its future relationship. The social security coordination provisions … Continue reading UK-EU future relationship agreement: social security coordination
Social security contributions for workers coming to the UK from the EEA or Switzerland from 1 January 2021
Check where you need to pay social security contributions from 1 January 2021, if you’re a worker from the EU, … Continue reading Social security contributions for workers coming to the UK from the EEA or Switzerland from 1 January 2021
Brexit done!
After four and a half year the UK government and the EU have reached agreement. Primeminister Boris Johnson ...We have … Continue reading Brexit done!
Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
PAYadvice.UK wishes all its readers a really good Christmas and holiday season break. We look forward to a great new … Continue reading Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Tier review results in additional 50,000 business closures
A number of areas will move into higher tiers from 00:01 on Saturday 26th December. The government has decided to … Continue reading Tier review results in additional 50,000 business closures
December Furlough claim deadline and further Tier 4 disruption
December 2020 has been a very strange month. At short notice swathes of businesses were ordered to close as a … Continue reading December Furlough claim deadline and further Tier 4 disruption
Up to 30,000 workers to help reap 2021 harvest
Measures announced to support farmers and growers next year, including an extended and expanded Seasonal Workers Pilot The number of … Continue reading Up to 30,000 workers to help reap 2021 harvest
Need HMRC help? New Year opening times
New Year opening Christmas opening times The image shows the HMRC opening times for the Christmas and New Year period … Continue reading Need HMRC help? New Year opening times
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rates confirmed for use from 6th April 2021
HMRC Software Development Support Team (SDSTeam) have confirmed the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rates and daily equivalents that are to … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rates confirmed for use from 6th April 2021
Statutory Payment Rates effective 4th April 2021 confirmed – SMP, SAP, SPP, ShPP & SPBP
The HMRC Software Developers Support Team (SDSTeam) have confirmed the Statutory Payment Rates which commences for weeks commencing from Sunday … Continue reading Statutory Payment Rates effective 4th April 2021 confirmed – SMP, SAP, SPP, ShPP & SPBP
National Insurance Contribution changes 2021/2022
The HMRC Software Developer Support Team (SDSTeam) have provided the following in relation to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) applicable from … Continue reading National Insurance Contribution changes 2021/2022
2021-2022 Welsh Rate of Income Tax (WRIT) – No change
The Welsh Government draft budget has proposed a no change basis for Income Tax for the 2021/2022 tax year - … Continue reading 2021-2022 Welsh Rate of Income Tax (WRIT) – No change
Advice for clinically extremely vulnerable in new Tier 4 areas – do not attend work
This group is advised to stay at home at all times, unless for exercise or medical appointments, and not to … Continue reading Advice for clinically extremely vulnerable in new Tier 4 areas – do not attend work
Tier 4 Furlough Chaos – Payroll impacted? Reprocess or adjust pay and claims!
Many a payroll professionals worst nightmare has just happened! Christmas payrolls are a strain at the best of times with … Continue reading Tier 4 Furlough Chaos – Payroll impacted? Reprocess or adjust pay and claims!
Christmas holiday, Christmas bonus and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
As part of his update from Thursday 17th December 2020, Jim Harra of HMRC has provided the following clarifications. Can … Continue reading Christmas holiday, Christmas bonus and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – what you need to do now
Dear @PAYadvice, The UK Government has reviewed the terms of the scheme, and announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme … Continue reading Extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – what you need to do now
Statement: Tax exemptions: Employer-reimbursed coronavirus antigen tests and easement for employer-provided cycles exemption
Employer-reimbursed coronavirus antigen tests: Exemption from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions On 9 July 2020, the Government agreed to … Continue reading Statement: Tax exemptions: Employer-reimbursed coronavirus antigen tests and easement for employer-provided cycles exemption
Budget 2021 – date announced
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced that the government will publish the Budget on Wednesday 3 March … Continue reading Budget 2021 – date announced
Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes
certainty for millions of jobs and businesses as furlough scheme extended until the end of April 2021businesses struggling will have … Continue reading Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme open for claims
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme is now open for claims. If you didn't claim during the time slot you were … Continue reading Self-Employment Income Support Scheme open for claims
ACAS – ‘If you’re one of the elves working over Christmas, what are your rights?’
ACAS have guidance on employment rights for those working during the Christmas season. If you have to work over the … Continue reading ACAS – ‘If you’re one of the elves working over Christmas, what are your rights?’
Employer reimbursed Coronavirus swab tests – Income tax exemption and National Insurance disregard
The Government is to introduce a temporary income tax exemption and National Insurance contributions (NICs) disregard, to ensure that employees … Continue reading Employer reimbursed Coronavirus swab tests – Income tax exemption and National Insurance disregard
Register births for child benefit
HMRC is now urging Child Benefit claimants to register their child’s birth if they haven't done so, in order to … Continue reading Register births for child benefit
819,000 fewer on payroll since February 2020
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) and HM Revenue and Customs have released the joint Earnings and employment from Pay … Continue reading 819,000 fewer on payroll since February 2020
Extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – guidance updates 10th December 2020
HMRC has applied further updates to the guidance for the extended CJRS on Thursday 10th December 2020: Coronavirus Job Retention … Continue reading Extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – guidance updates 10th December 2020
Missed the Monday 14th December 2020 claim deadline!
Monday 14th December 2020 was the last day to make a claim through the Job Retention Scheme for periods in … Continue reading Missed the Monday 14th December 2020 claim deadline!
Adults to gain new skills on 400 free courses
Tens of thousands of adults to benefit from hundreds of free courses next year, including engineering, health, construction and accountancy. … Continue reading Adults to gain new skills on 400 free courses
December 2020 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Dear @PAYadvice, Our Employer Bulletin (December 2020, Issue 87) includes a host of useful information including the extension to the … Continue reading December 2020 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Action required – submit your November Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims
Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to remind you about the upcoming deadline for making your Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims … Continue reading Action required – submit your November Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims
JETS fuels support for more than 40,000 jobseekers
More than 800 jobseekers per day have been referred to the government’s new £238 million JETS – Job Entry Targeted … Continue reading JETS fuels support for more than 40,000 jobseekers
Crackdown on unfair employment clauses in a boost for low paid workers – consultation
Proposed crackdown on restrictive employment contracts will ensure up to 1.8 million low paid workers across the UK can pick … Continue reading Crackdown on unfair employment clauses in a boost for low paid workers – consultation
Furlough naming – more details released
HMRC have updated guidance (30th November) on naming of employers who have used the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for periods … Continue reading Furlough naming – more details released
Child Trust Fund court fees waived for parents
Parents or guardians of children who lack mental capacity can ask for court fees to be waived when seeking access … Continue reading Child Trust Fund court fees waived for parents
Extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – guidance updates 1st December 2020
HMRC has applied further updates to the guidance for the extended CJRS on Tuesday 1st December 2020: Call out box … Continue reading Extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – guidance updates 1st December 2020
Failed tax avoidance – the IT contractors story
The IT contractor - Duncan’s story Duncan is a 55-year-old IT project manager. He’s married with two children and lives … Continue reading Failed tax avoidance – the IT contractors story
The nurses story – failed tax avoidance
HMRC have shared stories of contractors who have been caught up in tax avoidance schemes. They were promised higher take-home … Continue reading The nurses story – failed tax avoidance