Proposed changes to Scottish Earnings Arrestment tables for April 2022 have been published. Accountant in Bankruptcy (Scotland’s Insolvency Service) is … Continue reading Scottish Earnings Arrestment changes April 2022
Month: October 2021
Funding to create jobs, expand woodlands and protect trees
Applications for new £6m fund start from 3rd November 2021, with environmental charities, not-for-profits, local authorities and protected landscape bodies … Continue reading Funding to create jobs, expand woodlands and protect trees
PAYadvice.UK publishes its 1000th post
WordPress has congratulated PAYadvice.UK on its 1,000th post. at the same time the number of hits of its news pages … Continue reading PAYadvice.UK publishes its 1000th post
Powers to make temporary modifications to employment taxation
According to HM Treasury, COVID-19 has highlighted the limited scope to make changes to the current benefits in kind and … Continue reading Powers to make temporary modifications to employment taxation
Van benefit charge and fuel benefit charges for cars and vans from 6 April 2022
As part of the Autumn Budget 2021, the following has been announced: Who is affected? Employers and employees: where employers … Continue reading Van benefit charge and fuel benefit charges for cars and vans from 6 April 2022
New Economic Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) Levy
The government is establishing an Economic Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) Levy. This new levy will first be charged on entities that … Continue reading New Economic Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) Levy
Clamping down on tax avoidance
As part of the Autumn budget 2021 announcements, the government are progression new measures to clamp down on promoters of … Continue reading Clamping down on tax avoidance
Dividend tax increase April 2022
Since April 2016, the rates of Income Tax applicable to dividend income have been 7.5%, 32.5% and 38.1% for basic, … Continue reading Dividend tax increase April 2022
Large minimum wage increase to boost low-paid workers’ incomes
Minimum wage rates from April 2022 have now been confirmed Following a period of speculation, media briefings and the Autumn … Continue reading Large minimum wage increase to boost low-paid workers’ incomes
Pension tax relief response – new NPA top-up
Following concerns expressed to government on a purported tax relief anomaly between the Net Pay Arrangement where tax relief at … Continue reading Pension tax relief response – new NPA top-up
That was the Autumn budget 2021 – the Payroll impacts
So the Chancellor of the Exchequer presented the second budget of 2021 on Wednesday 27th October with much anticipation of … Continue reading That was the Autumn budget 2021 – the Payroll impacts
Payroll-deducted saving schemes
True Financial wellbeing in the workplace “Financial wellbeing is about feeling secure and in control of your money. It is … Continue reading Payroll-deducted saving schemes
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022
On the 21st October 2021, the UK government indicated approval of the Low Pay Commission recommendation for the uplifting of … Continue reading National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022
DBS and seasonal job scams
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) continues a campaign to raise awareness of job scams and employment fraud among job … Continue reading DBS and seasonal job scams
Nine in 10 disabled workers want to continue working from home after pandemic
Nine in 10 disabled workers surveyed (90 per cent) who worked from home during the pandemic want to continue doing … Continue reading Nine in 10 disabled workers want to continue working from home after pandemic
Self Assessment countdown begins
There are 100 days to go until the deadline for online tax returns on 31st January 2022. Last year, 96% … Continue reading Self Assessment countdown begins
Give ex-offenders a second chance
new poll shows support for businesses which recruit prison leaversover 90 percent of businesses highlight the reliability of such staff … Continue reading Give ex-offenders a second chance
SEISS
As Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants are taxable, these should be declared on the tax return. Advice for those … Continue reading SEISS
Final claims for the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Rebate Scheme
The SSP Rebate Scheme closed on 30th September 2021 and employers have until 31st December 2021 to submit any final claims, or to amend … Continue reading Final claims for the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Rebate Scheme
Action – final Job Retention Scheme claims
HMRC are contacting employers with the latest information about the closure of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). The Coronavirus … Continue reading Action – final Job Retention Scheme claims
Finance for small businesses
Running a small business and needing to find finance assistance, the latest blog by the Governments Actuarial Department (GAD) looks … Continue reading Finance for small businesses
Further boost for people applying for EU Settlement Scheme
The Home Office has announced a further £3 million to help vulnerable and at-risk EU citizens apply to the EU … Continue reading Further boost for people applying for EU Settlement Scheme
Thousands set to benefit from new technical skills
Thousands of working adults will be offered free courses to rapidly upskill in STEM sectors including engineering, digital and construction … Continue reading Thousands set to benefit from new technical skills
New app for GOV.UK announced
Plans to make it easier for the public to access online government services via an app have been announced. The … Continue reading New app for GOV.UK announced
Start preparing now for Payrolling benefits 2022/2023
HMRC is encouraging employers to consider payrolling the expenses and benefits they pay to staff. The advantages of payrolling expenses … Continue reading Start preparing now for Payrolling benefits 2022/2023
Paying early for Christmas?
Reporting PAYE information in real time when payments are made early at Christmas As part of the employer bulletin, HMRC … Continue reading Paying early for Christmas?
HMRC Agent Update 89 has been published (October 2021)
Dear PAYadvice.UK, Agent Update: issue 89 is now available and contains the latest guidance and information for tax agents and advisers. … Continue reading HMRC Agent Update 89 has been published (October 2021)
HMRC October 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the October 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC October 2021 Employer Bulletin
Improperly obtained bounce-back loan
The traffic commissioner for the West Midlands, Nick Denton, recently held a public inquiry into Mafuwer Logistics Ltd. The company … Continue reading Improperly obtained bounce-back loan
Attracting and developing world-class teachers and leaders
Graduates applying to train as teachers in high-demand subjects will receive thousands of pounds in tax-free cash bursaries under Government … Continue reading Attracting and developing world-class teachers and leaders
UK Labour market overview – October 2021
The most recent ONS data show the labour market continuing to recover. The number of payroll employees showed another monthly … Continue reading UK Labour market overview – October 2021
Get ready for Self Assessment
The deadline to complete a tax return for the 2020 to 2021 tax year is approaching. HM Revenue and Customs … Continue reading Get ready for Self Assessment
Those pregnant urged to be vaccinated
Data is showing that 17% of the most critically ill COVID-19 patients are pregnant women who have not been vaccinated. … Continue reading Those pregnant urged to be vaccinated
Prisoners recycle bikes for hospital staff
Prison programme encourages inmates to repair and recycle over 900 bikes for hospital staff and children from disadvantaged backgrounds, helps … Continue reading Prisoners recycle bikes for hospital staff
Reduce risk of using umbrellas who operate tax avoidance schemes
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have issued new guidance to help agencies and employers reduce their risks of using umbrella … Continue reading Reduce risk of using umbrellas who operate tax avoidance schemes
Quarter of million left furlough in August and redundancies hit seven-year low
260,000 workers left the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in August.The number of workers on the scheme fell to a … Continue reading Quarter of million left furlough in August and redundancies hit seven-year low
Salary boosts for new maths, science and computing teachers
Teachers in the early years of their careers will be able to get a salary boost of up to £3,000 … Continue reading Salary boosts for new maths, science and computing teachers
Time is running out for tax credits and Child Benefit customers with Post Office card accounts
HMRC urge tax credits and Child Benefits customers with Post Office card accounts to update HMRC with their new bank … Continue reading Time is running out for tax credits and Child Benefit customers with Post Office card accounts
Furlough – the Ending credits of an epic
In early 2020, the world was introduced to the ‘furlough’ word as UK PLC closed down with 80% wages covered … Continue reading Furlough – the Ending credits of an epic
Money Laundering Consultations launched
HM Treasury have published two consultations in relation to Anti-Money Laundering: 1. Changes to the Money Laundering Regulations 2. Reviewing … Continue reading Money Laundering Consultations launched
Simplified travel system takes off
new simplified travel system with a single red list and the rest of the world comes into force from 4th … Continue reading Simplified travel system takes off
£500 million Plan for Jobs Expansion
Hundreds of thousands of people to be supported as part of the more than £500 million expansion of the government's … Continue reading £500 million Plan for Jobs Expansion
Scammers using HMCTS telephone numbers
Criminals are using HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) telephone numbers as a way to target the public by convincing … Continue reading Scammers using HMCTS telephone numbers
ID cards phased out as acceptable travel documents into U.K.
From Friday 1st October 2021, most EU, EEA and Swiss citizens will need a valid passport to enter the UK … Continue reading ID cards phased out as acceptable travel documents into U.K.