Dear @PAYadvice, On 25th January HMRC announced that Self Assessment customers will not receive a late filing penalty for their … Continue reading Self Assessment 2021 – update
Self Assessment 2021 – update
Month: January 2021
6th April 2021 tax changes confirmed
Following the Scottish budget, the HMRC have confirmed the tax allowances, rates and thresholds for 2021/2022 across the UK, these … Continue reading 6th April 2021 tax changes confirmed
Scottish Income Tax Changes 2021
Income tax is the responsibility of the UK Government and is collected and managed by HMRC. However, the Scotland Act … Continue reading Scottish Income Tax Changes 2021
Funding boost to get young people get into work
New £1000 cash support for businesses to help with the cost of providing a traineeship Employers can now apply for … Continue reading Funding boost to get young people get into work
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 26th January 2021
Following yesterday issuing of the Chancellors HM Treasury direction for further changes and extensions to the Job Retention Scheme, HMRC … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 26th January 2021
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) – claim now before 29th January deadline
Dear @PAYadvice, The deadline for claiming the third SEISS grant is fast approaching. If your clients are eligible, they must … Continue reading Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) – claim now before 29th January deadline
ONS: UK Labour market overview January 2021
Since February 2020, the number of payroll employees has fallen by 828,000; however, the larger falls were seen at the … Continue reading ONS: UK Labour market overview January 2021
No Self Assessment late filing penalty for those who file online by 28th February 2021
Self Assessment customers who cannot file their tax return by the 31 January 2021 deadline will not receive a late … Continue reading No Self Assessment late filing penalty for those who file online by 28th February 2021
Naming starts! Employers who have claimed through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The naming list HMRC have published the list of employers who claimed CJRS in December 2020. HMRC have used the … Continue reading Naming starts! Employers who have claimed through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Job Retention Scheme changes announced for application from 1st February 2021
Treasury Direction made under Sections 71 and 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has issued to … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme changes announced for application from 1st February 2021
Kickstart moves up a gear with over 120,000 jobs created so far and government making it even simpler for employers to join
More than 120,000 jobs for 16 to 24 year olds have now been created through the government’s flagship Kickstart Scheme, … Continue reading Kickstart moves up a gear with over 120,000 jobs created so far and government making it even simpler for employers to join
TUC – Covid occupational deaths expose “huge inequalities” in labour market and need for tougher safety rules
Men working in elementary occupations or caring, leisure and other service occupations had the highest rates of death involving COVID-19. … Continue reading TUC – Covid occupational deaths expose “huge inequalities” in labour market and need for tougher safety rules
“Fire and rehire” tactics have become widespread during pandemic – warns TUC
New poll reveals that nearly 1 in 10 workers have been told to re-apply for their jobs on worse terms … Continue reading “Fire and rehire” tactics have become widespread during pandemic – warns TUC
Changes to late filing penalty for 2019-20 Self Assessment returns
Dear @PAYadvice, Today HMRC has announced that Self Assessment customers will not receive a penalty for filing their 2019-20 tax … Continue reading Changes to late filing penalty for 2019-20 Self Assessment returns
More employers sign up to rapid testing to protect workforce
Dozens of public and private sector employers are now offering rapid testing to those without symptoms. Expansion of testing will … Continue reading More employers sign up to rapid testing to protect workforce
Home-working reaches highest levels since June 2020
The Office for National Statistics report ‘Coronavirus and the social impacts on Great Britain: 22 January 2021’ for the period … Continue reading Home-working reaches highest levels since June 2020
Employer Bulletin – UK transition edition
Dear @PAYadvice, Following the UK’s exit from Europe on 31 December 2020, we have published a UK Transition edition of … Continue reading Employer Bulletin – UK transition edition
Pensions: The Automatic Enrolment (Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band) Order 2021
The Department for Works and Pension (DWP) have laid the draft regulations for a Pension Automatic Enrolment (AE) thresholds operational … Continue reading Pensions: The Automatic Enrolment (Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band) Order 2021
HMRC – a word about scams
306,000 reports of phone scams HMRC indicate that they have received more than 306,000 reports about phone scams in the … Continue reading HMRC – a word about scams
COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
Dear @PAYadvice, Claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are currently open for pay periods in January 2021. Claims … Continue reading COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
Northern Ireland – Limited Company Directors Support Scheme
The NI Minister for the Economy has announced details of the Limited Company Director’s Support Scheme, to provide financial support … Continue reading Northern Ireland – Limited Company Directors Support Scheme
Missed the Thursday 14th January 2021 claim deadline
If an employer didn't submit their December furlough claims by the deadline of 14 January, HMRC may still accept it … Continue reading Missed the Thursday 14th January 2021 claim deadline
HMRC appoints new Director General for customer service
Myrtle Lloyd Newly-appointed Director General for Customer Service Group: Following an external recruitment process and approval from the Prime Minister, … Continue reading HMRC appoints new Director General for customer service
Fascinating facts! Self-Assessment
HM Revenue and Customs shares some little-known facts about Self Assessment ahead of the 31 January 2021 deadline. Almost 100,000 … Continue reading Fascinating facts! Self-Assessment
National free school meals voucher scheme opens to orders
Edenred site opens for schools to purchase eGift cards for eligible families to use at their choice of supermarkets Schools … Continue reading National free school meals voucher scheme opens to orders
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme claims deadlines
Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to remind you of upcoming claims deadlines for the following schemes: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)Self-Employment … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme claims deadlines
HMRC: Payroll 2021/22: Statutory Payments CORRECTION
There were a number of errors in the statutory payments rates which were circulated by HMRC SDSTeam on 22nd December … Continue reading HMRC: Payroll 2021/22: Statutory Payments CORRECTION
Struggling to pay essential bills because of coronavirus?
Government advice for those in difficulty with utility bills, or repayment commitments on credit cards, loans and mortgages, as a … Continue reading Struggling to pay essential bills because of coronavirus?
Preparing for changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35) on 6 April 2021
There are less than 100 days until changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35) come into effect on 6 April … Continue reading Preparing for changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35) on 6 April 2021
Furlough naming to commence
Publishing details of employers claiming Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) HMRC will publish the names of employers who have made … Continue reading Furlough naming to commence
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updated
HMRC have updated the following relating to the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) on Wednesday 13th January 2021. Page … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updated
Software Developers HMRC NI Guidance 2021/2022 EB5
The HMRC Software Support Team (SDST) have issued the updated National Insurance Contributions guidance for software developers. Effective for the … Continue reading Software Developers HMRC NI Guidance 2021/2022 EB5
New protections for small pension pot fees
Thanks to automatic pension enrolment, over 10 million employees have already been enrolled into a workplace pension. But nobody should … Continue reading New protections for small pension pot fees
56,000 parents apply for Scottish Child Payment
Parents across Scotland have been applying early for the new Scottish Child Payment that will open on Monday 15 February. … Continue reading 56,000 parents apply for Scottish Child Payment
Government proposals to help more people in problem debt
Consultation launched aimed at extending debt solutions and helping vulnerable people in financial distress get a fresh start. Increasing the … Continue reading Government proposals to help more people in problem debt
Thinking of hiring from the EU
Free movement has ended, and the new points-based immigration system has salary and language requirements that change the way employers … Continue reading Thinking of hiring from the EU
Zero rate NI for Veterans – draft legislation
At Spring Budget last year, the government announced its intention to introduce a National Insurance Contributions (NICs) holiday for employers … Continue reading Zero rate NI for Veterans – draft legislation
Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) launched
New agreement ensures the rights of UK residents to access emergency and medically necessary care when travelling in the EU … Continue reading Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) launched
Plan for jobs – Financial Support Package
The Government’s claims its comprehensive package of financial support is continuing to protect jobs and help businesses and individuals through … Continue reading Plan for jobs – Financial Support Package
Businesses still open – is it COVID-secure, and what about those working from home?
For businesses still open under the current national lockdown, they must continue to ensure that premises are COVID-secure. The HSE … Continue reading Businesses still open – is it COVID-secure, and what about those working from home?
Legislation Update 2021 for payroll
PAYadvice.UK have issued its 21.4 version of the PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2021. This is a compilation of the confirmed … Continue reading Legislation Update 2021 for payroll
Action required – submit your Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme claims
Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to remind you of upcoming deadlines for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support … Continue reading Action required – submit your Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme claims
Self Assessment deadline: less than a month to go
Around 55% of Self Assessment customers have already filed their return, and HMRC is urging others to do so by … Continue reading Self Assessment deadline: less than a month to go
Right to work checks for EEA and Swiss nationals during the EU- Exit grace period (1 January – 30 June 2021)
The following is based on the revised Appendix B guidance issued by the UK Home Office. Free movement ended on … Continue reading Right to work checks for EEA and Swiss nationals during the EU- Exit grace period (1 January – 30 June 2021)
New lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs
Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor … Continue reading New lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs
Furlough, childcare and caring responsibilities – guidance updated
HMRC have updated ‘caring responsibilities’ guidance (on Tuesday 5th January) in relation to childcare for parents who are unable to … Continue reading Furlough, childcare and caring responsibilities – guidance updated
Prime Minister announces national lockdown
The Prime Minister has announced a national lockdown and instructed people to stay at home to control the virus, protect … Continue reading Prime Minister announces national lockdown
Bosses should offer furlough to working parents affected by school closures, says TUC
The TUC is calling on employers to offer furlough to all parents affected by school closures. Last minute decision by … Continue reading Bosses should offer furlough to working parents affected by school closures, says TUC
December furlough – Not claimed before? Claim deadline 14th January 2021
With Tier 4 shutdown measures, and further potential restrictions, employers who have not had to furlough staff previously may now … Continue reading December furlough – Not claimed before? Claim deadline 14th January 2021
Significant uplift in key public sector jobs
Boris Johnson reaffirmed his commitment to boost the numbers of teachers, police officers, nurses and other public sector workers. NHS … Continue reading Significant uplift in key public sector jobs
Tampon tax abolished 1st Jan 2021
With the UK leaving the EU, the ‘tampon tax’ has been abolished - with a zero rate of VAT applying … Continue reading Tampon tax abolished 1st Jan 2021