Join the conference virtually to explore how we can all work together to make recruitment safer. The Disclosure and Barring … Continue reading The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Conference 2021
Month: February 2021
All households with children of school age to get 2 rapid COVID-19 tests per person per week
Whole families and households with primary school, secondary school and college age children, including childcare and support bubbles, will be … Continue reading All households with children of school age to get 2 rapid COVID-19 tests per person per week
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 25th February 2021
HMRC have applied further updated (25th February 2021) to the guidance for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Page titleChangesAllCallout box … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 25th February 2021
2021/2022 New Starter Checklists available
GOV.UK have published the new adjusted HMRC ‘New Starter Checklist’. Some years ago these were referenced as P46. These have … Continue reading 2021/2022 New Starter Checklists available
2020 Student Loan guidance updated to include Scottish Plan 4 and Off-Payroll working references
Student loan and postgraduate loan repayment guidance for employers has been updated 23rd February 2021. Guidance has been updated to … Continue reading 2020 Student Loan guidance updated to include Scottish Plan 4 and Off-Payroll working references
File tax returns now to prevent penalties
Self Assessment taxpayers have less than one week to submit their late tax returns to prevent a £100 penalty. While … Continue reading File tax returns now to prevent penalties
Roadmap out of lockdown!
The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021’, setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for … Continue reading Roadmap out of lockdown!
Gender Pay Gap Reporting deadline extended
Six month suspension to the enforcement of gender pay gap regulations. Due to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID‑19), the Equality … Continue reading Gender Pay Gap Reporting deadline extended
Government consultations on non-compete clauses & exclusivity clauses
BEIS have sent reminder that this is final week to respond to the Government consultations on options for reform to … Continue reading Government consultations on non-compete clauses & exclusivity clauses
Parliamentary question – Directors Income Support Scheme response
HM Treasury responded to a question on COVID-19 assistance for Directors on 22nd February 2021 The question: To ask the … Continue reading Parliamentary question – Directors Income Support Scheme response
HMRC issue the 2021/2022 further guidance
The HMRC have update their employer guidance CWG2, CWG5 and also the guide to gross-up where employer pay the tax … Continue reading HMRC issue the 2021/2022 further guidance
Register to order coronavirus tests for your employees
You can register to order tests if: your business is registered in Englandyou employ 50 people or moreyour employees cannot … Continue reading Register to order coronavirus tests for your employees
UK government welcomes the European Commission’s draft data adequacy decisions
Today’s draft decisions follow months of discussions and pave the way for continued free flow of data between the EU … Continue reading UK government welcomes the European Commission’s draft data adequacy decisions
More help for Self Assessment taxpayers
HM Revenue and Customs announces Self Assessment taxpayers will not be charged the 5% late payment penalty if pay their … Continue reading More help for Self Assessment taxpayers
COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
Dear @PAYadvice, Claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are now open for pay periods in February 2021. Claims for … Continue reading COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
Government to publish range of tax consultations and calls for evidence on 23 March
The government will publish a number of tax-related consultations and calls for evidence at the end of March. To allow … Continue reading Government to publish range of tax consultations and calls for evidence on 23 March
Shielding and work
The government are extending shielding guidance until the end of March 2021. So some workers and employees will receive a … Continue reading Shielding and work
Pension enforcement activity rises protecting savers
New figures published 18th February 2021 demonstrate how The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is continuing to robustly protect savers. The latest … Continue reading Pension enforcement activity rises protecting savers
COVID-19 support for employers – latest information
Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to provide you with more information on the financial support schemes available to help you and … Continue reading COVID-19 support for employers – latest information
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 16th February 2021
HMRC have applied further updates (16th February 2021) to the guidance for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Page titleChangesClaim for … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 16th February 2021
Support Payment for those instructed to self-isolate
Those who have been told to self-isolate because of coronavirus (COVID-19) and cannot work from home may be able to … Continue reading Support Payment for those instructed to self-isolate
Isle of Man Budget 2021
No payroll surprises (yet) for the payroll changes from the Isle of Man Budget 2021 held Tuesday 16th February 2022. … Continue reading Isle of Man Budget 2021
Off-Payroll working rules – HMRC Talking Points
Dear @PAYadvice, HMRC's regular Talking Points provide information, guidance and tips to help you to understand tax issues. We have more … Continue reading Off-Payroll working rules – HMRC Talking Points
Support extended for renters during pandemic
Renters will continue to be supported during the ongoing national lockdown restrictions, with an extension to the ban on bailiff … Continue reading Support extended for renters during pandemic
Support for small businesses, landlords and leaseholders: government charges up the electric vehicle revolution with £50 million boost
Government announces financial boost to encourage electric vehicle use and launches consultation on improving the charging experience. electric vehicle charging … Continue reading Support for small businesses, landlords and leaseholders: government charges up the electric vehicle revolution with £50 million boost
Tax scammers are mimicking official numbers!
Scammers are using Royal Courts of Justice telephone numbers to demand tax payments. An increasing number of concerned individuals are … Continue reading Tax scammers are mimicking official numbers!
Give your loved one a tax break this Valentine’s Day
Married couples and people in civil partnerships could be eligible for Marriage Allowance and reduce their tax by up to … Continue reading Give your loved one a tax break this Valentine’s Day
February 2021 IReeN virtual meeting presentations now available
February 2021 IReeN virtual meeting presentations now available http://ireen.net/2021/02/11/february-2021-ireen-virtual-meeting-presentations-now-available/ — Read on ireen.net/2021/02/11/february-2021-ireen-virtual-meeting-presentations-now-available/ PAYadvice 11/2/2021
Landmark moment for UK pensions as Bill receives Royal Assent
The biggest shake-up of UK pensions for decades was confirmed Thursday 11th February 2021 as the Pension Schemes Bill received … Continue reading Landmark moment for UK pensions as Bill receives Royal Assent
National Insurance contributions relief for employers who hire veterans
At Spring Budget 2020, the Chancellor announced the introduction of a National Insurance holiday for employers that hire former members … Continue reading National Insurance contributions relief for employers who hire veterans
“IS IT WRONG TO SAY PAYROLL IS EXCITING?” WITH SIMON PARSONS
Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by joined by Simon Parsons, Director UK Compliance Strategies at SD … Continue reading “IS IT WRONG TO SAY PAYROLL IS EXCITING?” WITH SIMON PARSONS
HMRC end informal payrolling of benefit arrangements
In the February 2021 Employer Bulletin, HMRC have announced the end of informal payrolling arrangements. Informally payrolling HMRC state that … Continue reading HMRC end informal payrolling of benefit arrangements
February 2021 Employer Bulletin published
HMRC have published their new format web delivered Employer Bulletin. It’s absolutely packed with important information which will aid payroll … Continue reading February 2021 Employer Bulletin published
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme complaints to HMRC
Chris Law MP (SNP) asked a parliamentary question on 2nd February 2021: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme complaints to HMRC
HMRC annual issue of P9 tax codes commences
HMRC have confirmed that electronic outputs of P9 tax codes to be applied for contractual payments dates from 6th April … Continue reading HMRC annual issue of P9 tax codes commences
Bounce back loan borrowers can delay repayments by extra six months
Businesses that took out government-backed Bounce Back Loans to get through Covid-19 will now have greater flexibility to repay their … Continue reading Bounce back loan borrowers can delay repayments by extra six months
National Apprenticeship Week 2021 – Why choose an apprenticeship?
The 8th February to 14th February is National Apprenticeships Week 2021. Here are five reasons to choose an ODP apprenticeship. … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 2021 – Why choose an apprenticeship?
80,000 new SWAPs opportunities
Nearly two million Brits could be supported back into work through innovative Plan for Jobs employment schemes delivered by the … Continue reading 80,000 new SWAPs opportunities
Boost to rapid workplace testing
New government drive to increase workplace testing in sectors open during lockdown, to detect coronavirus (COVID-19) in people who are … Continue reading Boost to rapid workplace testing
Action required – submit your January claims for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to remind you of an upcoming deadline for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims, and to … Continue reading Action required – submit your January claims for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
HMRC’s progress
HMRC, 100 Parliament Street by PSP(2019) How HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has performed during the first 9 months of … Continue reading HMRC’s progress
Salary Sacrifice and furlough reference salary
HMRC have added further clarification to the furlough guidance in relation to salary sacrifice arrangements and the calculation of the … Continue reading Salary Sacrifice and furlough reference salary
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 4th February 2021
HMRC have applied further updates (4th February 2021) to the guidance for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Page titleChangesCheck if … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 4th February 2021
SL1 student loan start notices – Plan 4 Scottish student loans – being issued from 5th March 2021
Are you ready to receive and apply the new SL1 notices requesting student loan deductions commence. 2021 sees the first … Continue reading SL1 student loan start notices – Plan 4 Scottish student loans – being issued from 5th March 2021
The Van Benefit and Car and Van Fuel Benefit Order 2021
HM Treasury have issued the following statement to enable payroll software and employers to prepare for the new tax year … Continue reading The Van Benefit and Car and Van Fuel Benefit Order 2021
Digital job surgeries launched to help 160,000 Brits get back into work
More than 150,000 jobseekers across Great Britain will benefit from new employment support, helping them build their interview skills, find … Continue reading Digital job surgeries launched to help 160,000 Brits get back into work
P9X Tax Codes to use from 6th April 2021
HMRC have published (Tuesday 2nd February 2021) form P9X to be operated by employers from 6th April 2021. Employers use … Continue reading P9X Tax Codes to use from 6th April 2021
23 and 24 year olds have minimum pay bonus!
Changes to the National Living Wage rate and age for pay periods commencing from 1st April 2021, see a significant … Continue reading 23 and 24 year olds have minimum pay bonus!
Low paid more likely to be impacted by pandemic claims TUC
New polling, published Monday 1st February by the TUC, finds that low earners are more likely than middle and higher … Continue reading Low paid more likely to be impacted by pandemic claims TUC
10.7 million tax returns filed by 31st January deadline
More than 10.7 million people have submitted their Self Assessment tax returns for the 2019 to 2020 tax year by … Continue reading 10.7 million tax returns filed by 31st January deadline