Find out if you’re eligible for the fourth grant which will cover the period February 2021 to April 2021. Also … Continue reading Self-Employment Income Support Scheme fourth grant
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme fourth grant
Month: March 2021
Government writes open letter to businesses on Plan for Growth
Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks forward to a year of economic recovery at the second meeting of the Build Back … Continue reading Government writes open letter to businesses on Plan for Growth
HMRC Anti Money Laundering team change name to Economic Crime Supervision
Dear Payadvice, HMRC's Anti Money Laundering Supervision (AMLS) team is changing its name to Economic Crime Supervision (ECS) from 1 … Continue reading HMRC Anti Money Laundering team change name to Economic Crime Supervision
England Covid restrictions change 29th March 2021
Some of the rules changed on 29th March 2021. However, many restrictions remain in place. You must not socialise indoors … Continue reading England Covid restrictions change 29th March 2021
Make you March furlough claims
Have you furloughed staff at any point during March 2021 and need to make a grant claim under the Job … Continue reading Make you March furlough claims
13,500 Work Coaches to boost Jobs
13,500 Work Coaches are in post to help people across the country find their next role, start a new career … Continue reading 13,500 Work Coaches to boost Jobs
Extended opening hours to continue when non-essential retail returns
Longer opening hours in England will help people return to the high streets safely when non-essential shops re-open from 12th … Continue reading Extended opening hours to continue when non-essential retail returns
Workplace testing programme expands to offer free rapid home testing
In the next major push for the Government’s workplace testing programme, all employers will now be able to offer their … Continue reading Workplace testing programme expands to offer free rapid home testing
IR35/Off-Payroll Working – Umbrellas and Agencies
This article is based on HMRC information ESM2390. What is an ‘umbrella company‘? There is no statutory definition of an … Continue reading IR35/Off-Payroll Working – Umbrellas and Agencies
IR35/Off-Payroll Working – Operating Payroll
This article is based on parts of the HMRC Employment Status Manual ESM10019. How does a Deemed Employer operate PAYE? … Continue reading IR35/Off-Payroll Working – Operating Payroll
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage – pay reference periods commencing Thursday 1st April 2021
The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage uplift for 2021/2022 applies for pay periods starting 1st April 2021. Along … Continue reading National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage – pay reference periods commencing Thursday 1st April 2021
Check if your employer claimed furlough for you? Is it correct?
Employees and workers can check if their employer made a Job Retention Scheme grant claim in their name and details … Continue reading Check if your employer claimed furlough for you? Is it correct?
Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 25th March 2021
HMRC have published further updates to the Job Retention Scheme guidance: Page titleChangesAll PagesFor periods from 1 November 2020 to 30 April 2021, your employer can … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 25th March 2021
Employee payment records required to be retained for Six Years for National Minimum Wage purposes
Employers are to be required to keep records relevant to National Minimum Wage for 6 years as part of the … Continue reading Employee payment records required to be retained for Six Years for National Minimum Wage purposes
Government-backed loans help thousands of businesses to protect jobs during pandemic
Government-backed finance helped thousands of businesses through the pandemic with a loan issued through the Bounce Back Loan scheme roughly … Continue reading Government-backed loans help thousands of businesses to protect jobs during pandemic
Building back better and fairer for women and girls around the world
UK National Statement at the 65th Commission on the Status of Women by Baroness Berridge Chair, As we reflect on … Continue reading Building back better and fairer for women and girls around the world
Substitute P60 form approval process changes
HMRC has announced the following easement for those still awaiting approval for substitute P60 forms from HMRC: “A decision has … Continue reading Substitute P60 form approval process changes
Tax year 2021/2022 tax tables published
For those who like to use the tax tables for the occasional manual calculation or problem checking and resolution, the … Continue reading Tax year 2021/2022 tax tables published
Plan for jobs – well underway!
Statement made on 23rd March 2021: As part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to support claimants back into work, DWP … Continue reading Plan for jobs – well underway!
EU Settlement Scheme
Are you an EU citizen living and working in the United Kingdom? It is now less than 100 days until … Continue reading EU Settlement Scheme
Online Annual tax summaries
The online Annual Tax Summary shows how much tax and National Insurance contributions someone has paid and how Government spends … Continue reading Online Annual tax summaries
Government strengthens tax policymaking with over 30 updates, consultations and documents published
The government has published 23rd March 2021 a series of tax documents and consultations in a move to strengthen policymaking … Continue reading Government strengthens tax policymaking with over 30 updates, consultations and documents published
ONS UK Labour market overview: March 2021
The latest three months to February 2021 recorded small increases in the number of payroll employees although since February 2020, … Continue reading ONS UK Labour market overview: March 2021
Child Care Vouchers – 2021/2022 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Employer who provide childcare vouchers to employees are required to undertake an annual Basic Earnings Assessment (BEA) prior to the … Continue reading Child Care Vouchers – 2021/2022 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Set up Self Assessment payment plans by 1st April 2021
Self Assessment taxpayers have until 1st April 2021 to pay any outstanding tax liabilities in full or set up an … Continue reading Set up Self Assessment payment plans by 1st April 2021
Legal footing for national unlocking set out ahead of vote
The government has set out regulations that will pave the way to the easing of all restrictions from 21st June … Continue reading Legal footing for national unlocking set out ahead of vote
Sleep in shifts not subject to National Minimum Wage
The Supreme Court judgement has ruled that sleep in shifts are not subject the payment of National Minimum Wage. The … Continue reading Sleep in shifts not subject to National Minimum Wage
Normal jobcentre opening hours resume from 12 April
From 12th April 2021, jobcentres in England, Scotland and Wales will return to their pre-lockdown opening hours. While jobcentres have … Continue reading Normal jobcentre opening hours resume from 12 April
CMA requires Countryside and Taylor Wimpey to remove leasehold terms
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is requiring Countryside and Taylor Wimpey to remove certain contract terms that mean leaseholders … Continue reading CMA requires Countryside and Taylor Wimpey to remove leasehold terms
Employ Veterans
From 6th April 2021, employers who hire former members of the UK regular armed forces will be able to claim … Continue reading Employ Veterans
COVID-19 support – latest information
Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to you with the latest information about the financial support schemes available to help your clients. … Continue reading COVID-19 support – latest information
Plug-in car, van and truck grant to be targeted at more affordable models to allow more people to make the switch
As more people than ever opt for electric vehicles, the government announces changes to the plug-in car, van and truck … Continue reading Plug-in car, van and truck grant to be targeted at more affordable models to allow more people to make the switch
Shielding advice for the clinically extremely vulnerable to stop from 1st April 2021
More than 3.79 million clinically extremely vulnerable people in England will be informed they are no longer advised to shield … Continue reading Shielding advice for the clinically extremely vulnerable to stop from 1st April 2021
HMCTS telephone numbers used by tax scammers
Scammers using HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) telephone numbers to demand tax payments. An increasing number of concerned individuals … Continue reading HMCTS telephone numbers used by tax scammers
Government asks for views on Covid-19 certification
The Government is reviewing whether COVID-status certification could play a role in reopening the economy, reducing restrictions on social contact … Continue reading Government asks for views on Covid-19 certification
TUC calls on ministers to lift the burdens on working mums this Mothers’ Day
The TUC is asking ministers to do more to lift the burdens facing working mums this Mothers’ Day today (Sunday … Continue reading TUC calls on ministers to lift the burdens on working mums this Mothers’ Day
48,000 businesses already registered to offer workplace testing
Workplace testing programme ramps up as 48,000 businesses register for free, regular and rapid tests for their employees. Regular, rapid … Continue reading 48,000 businesses already registered to offer workplace testing
Off-Payroll working (IR35) – Questions about compliance
Ahead of changes to the off-payroll working rules #IR35 on 6th April 2021, the HMRC answer some top questions about … Continue reading Off-Payroll working (IR35) – Questions about compliance
Isle of Man National Insurance for 2021-2022 confirmed – UAP withdrawn
On Wednesday 10th March the Isle of Man government published the confirmed National Insurance threshold value for the 2021/2022 tax … Continue reading Isle of Man National Insurance for 2021-2022 confirmed – UAP withdrawn
Job Retention Scheme Update 11th March 2021
The HMRC has confirmed the following changes to guidance and the calculator on Wednesday 11th March 2021. Page titleChangesCalculate how … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme Update 11th March 2021
COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
Dear @PAYadvice, You have until 23:59pm this coming Monday 15 March to claim under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) for … Continue reading COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
Ban on commercial evictions extended to 30th June and bailiff enforced eviction ban extended to 31st May to protect residential tenants.
Ban on commercial evictions extended to 30 June to ensure businesses are supported as they re-openSix-month notice periods and bailiff … Continue reading Ban on commercial evictions extended to 30th June and bailiff enforced eviction ban extended to 31st May to protect residential tenants.
Most people believe inequality has increased due to the pandemic
A new poll by the Social Mobility Commission reveals a growing gulf between social classes and a mental health crisis … Continue reading Most people believe inequality has increased due to the pandemic
Pay VAT deferred due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
If your business deferred VAT payments due between 20th March 2020 and 30th June 2020 and it still has payments … Continue reading Pay VAT deferred due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Payroll 2021/2022: Company car appropriate percentages
The HMRC Software Developers Support Team have provided the following confirmations. Company car appropriate percentages for 2021-22 have been confirmed … Continue reading Payroll 2021/2022: Company car appropriate percentages
Free rapid tests for all businesses for regular workplace testing
All businesses in England are now able to sign up to the government’s free COVID-19 workplace testing programme. Workplace testing … Continue reading Free rapid tests for all businesses for regular workplace testing
Help to Grow your business
Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme is there to … Continue reading Help to Grow your business
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme fourth grant
At the Budget 2021, it was confirmed that the fourth SEISS grant will be set at 80% of 3 months’ … Continue reading Self-Employment Income Support Scheme fourth grant
Minister calls for flexible working to be normalised
Liz Truss calls for flexible working to be normalised – giving employees the option to things like part-time/flexi time, working … Continue reading Minister calls for flexible working to be normalised
Payroll 2021/22: Employment Allowance and Apprenticeship Levy
HMRC Shipley by PSP HM Revenue and Customs Software Developers Support Team (SDST) have provided the following confirmation for the … Continue reading Payroll 2021/22: Employment Allowance and Apprenticeship Levy
Budget 2021
Dear @PAYadvice, On Wednesday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt. Hon Rishi Sunak MP delivered the government’s Budget for … Continue reading Budget 2021
Check if your employer claimed furlough for you
As part of the governments transparency measures, details of employers who have claimed Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grants have been … Continue reading Check if your employer claimed furlough for you
Students invited to apply now for finance as the application service launches for 21/22
Students in England are being encouraged to apply for student finance as soon as possible to ensure their finances are … Continue reading Students invited to apply now for finance as the application service launches for 21/22
Chancellor Statement – Budget press conference
Delivered by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak on 3 March. Good afternoon. Earlier today I presented the Budget to the House … Continue reading Chancellor Statement – Budget press conference
Budget 2021 – Income tax and National Insurance contributions
The government will maintain the income tax Personal Allowance and higher rate threshold and National Insurance contributions Upper Earnings Limit … Continue reading Budget 2021 – Income tax and National Insurance contributions
UK Government support announced for businesses
Dear @PAYadvice, Today, as part of the Budget, the UK Government has announced further support for employers and the self-employed. … Continue reading UK Government support announced for businesses
Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 3rd March 2022
Following the announcement made at the UK Westminster Budget 2021 on the extension to the Furlough Scheme, the following guidance … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 3rd March 2022
Budget 2021 – COVID fraud to be tackled
As part of the Budget 2021, the Chancellor has announced an expansion of a joint fraud through A new Taxpayer … Continue reading Budget 2021 – COVID fraud to be tackled
Budget 2021 – Apprenticeships
Enhanced grants are being provided to employer who take on apprentices of any age. £3,000 for each new apprentice hired … Continue reading Budget 2021 – Apprenticeships
Budget 2021 – new Personal tax allowance and higher threshold frozen until April 2026
Already announced tax changes to go ahead on 6th April 2021, but to be frozen until April 2026. PAYadvice.UK Legislation … Continue reading Budget 2021 – new Personal tax allowance and higher threshold frozen until April 2026
Budget 2021 – Furlough extended until September 2021
To protect the jobs and livelihoods of the British people through the remaining phase of this crisis, the furlough scheme … Continue reading Budget 2021 – Furlough extended until September 2021
Draft P11D and working sheets published for software developers
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have provided the final versions of P11D and P11D Working Sheets for tax year 2020 … Continue reading Draft P11D and working sheets published for software developers
CRED programme helps ex-offenders into work
A programme called CRED set up in partnership with HM Prison & Probation Service announces its bold achievements in the … Continue reading CRED programme helps ex-offenders into work
Starting work? Know your rights!
ACAS have remind us that as Career's week begins, it's crucial to be aware of workplace rights as well as … Continue reading Starting work? Know your rights!
Payroll Question Time: The Budget 2021 – Friday 5th March | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Join the Payroll and HR community at the SD Worx monthly, online interactive discussion. With one of the most eagerly … Continue reading Payroll Question Time: The Budget 2021 – Friday 5th March | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
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 HMRC Talking Points