The Isle of Man has reviewed and announced interim increases to the Minimum Wage, and a future change to align … Continue reading Isle of Man – Minimum Wage increase 1st July 2024
Isle of Man – Minimum Wage increase 1st July 2024
Month: May 2024
EU Settlement Scheme changes
The changes will ensure that citizens can continue to prove their rights easily, and bring greater clarity for those required … Continue reading EU Settlement Scheme changes
Child Benefit for your 16 to 19 year old – Don’t loose out, extend
How to claim Child Benefit if your child is continuing in further education after their GCSEs. More than a million … Continue reading Child Benefit for your 16 to 19 year old – Don’t loose out, extend
Social Housing Tenants given new rights
Social housing tenants will be able to access the information they need to hold their landlords to account and drive … Continue reading Social Housing Tenants given new rights
More named tax avoidance umbrella schemes bagged
HMRC have named more umbrella tax avoidance schemes that don’t work as part of the 72 tax avoidance named schemes. … Continue reading More named tax avoidance umbrella schemes bagged
DWP plan to catch benefit cheats
Department for Work and Pensions announces it has saved £1.3 billion from fraud and error Government updates plan to further crack down on benefit cheats, … Continue reading DWP plan to catch benefit cheats
File your Self Assessment early! Why?
HMRC are encouraging tax payers to not wait and file their Self Assessment tax return early. They state: You do … Continue reading File your Self Assessment early! Why?
Pension rights when on maternity leave
Pension contributions during Statutory Maternity Leave One of the common questions in payroll and employment rights social media groups is … Continue reading Pension rights when on maternity leave
Four facts about apprentice pay – Low Pay Commission
The following is based on a blog by the Low Pay Commision published 3rd May 2024. Apprenticeships are a great … Continue reading Four facts about apprentice pay – Low Pay Commission
Grandparent, or other family member, who care for a child under 12? Specified adult childcare NI credits
If you are looking after a child under 12 whilst their patent (or main cater) is working you may be … Continue reading Grandparent, or other family member, who care for a child under 12? Specified adult childcare NI credits
Football agent fees – avoiding penalties
HMRC have published updated guidance on their view on dual representation, and the approaches to take to lower the risk … Continue reading Football agent fees – avoiding penalties
HMRC receives funding to man phone lines
Today the Financial Secretary has announced £51 million in funding for HMRC to help them deal with the pressures on … Continue reading HMRC receives funding to man phone lines
Job Reference – what about absence?
The question on social media has been asked on what absence can be shown on a job reference from a … Continue reading Job Reference – what about absence?
Applying for a Student loan – get your NINO
With A level students planning their next steps in life, those starting university in September can ‘tap the app’ to … Continue reading Applying for a Student loan – get your NINO
With Accent Umbrella? Get out!
Accent Umbrella Ltd (AUL) has been named by HMRC as a promoter of tax avoidance schemes. Please be cautious following … Continue reading With Accent Umbrella? Get out!
National Insurance cut is live
Millions of workers checking payslips will have seen reductions in National Insurance contributions (NICs) As the economy turns a corner, … Continue reading National Insurance cut is live
Time to renew for tax credits
Tax credits claimants are due to receive their renewal notice from 2nd May. Around 730,000 tax credits claimants will start … Continue reading Time to renew for tax credits
Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats to enhance checks to prevent illegal working
Leading food delivery companies will introduce enhanced security checks on their apps to prevent the market being abused by illegal … Continue reading Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats to enhance checks to prevent illegal working