The Department for Work and Pension are warning pensioners that there are scam texts in circulation. If you get a … Continue reading Winter fuel text – it’s a scam
Winter fuel text – it’s a scam
Month: June 2025
Received an HMRC Simple Assessment letter?
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) automatically do a Simple Assessment if you owe tax they can’t collect through your PAYE … Continue reading Received an HMRC Simple Assessment letter?
Tax refund and underpayment letters
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding people that they send out two types of letters in June and July … Continue reading Tax refund and underpayment letters
Future of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – April 2026
HM Revenue and Customs have published initial information as part of the June 2025 employer bulletin on changes that form … Continue reading Future of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – April 2026
Payroll 2026/2027 – removal of EPS ‘state aid’ items
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Software Developer Support Team (SDST) have shared early information on changes to the data … Continue reading Payroll 2026/2027 – removal of EPS ‘state aid’ items
Payroll 2026/2027 – Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP) – Northern Ireland
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Software Developer Support Team (SDST) have shared early information on changes applicable to statutory … Continue reading Payroll 2026/2027 – Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP) – Northern Ireland
Payroll 2026/2027 – Student Loan Plan 5
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Software Developers Support Team (SDST) have started to release change information that impacts payroll calculations … Continue reading Payroll 2026/2027 – Student Loan Plan 5
Tax relief – Claim it yourself
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are encouraging tax payers who have work related expenses to claim qualifying tax reliefs directly … Continue reading Tax relief – Claim it yourself
Being moved between umbrellas?
With HMRC clamping down on some umbrella organisations, and new regulatory obligations also being introduced, some employees are finding that … Continue reading Being moved between umbrellas?
HMRC dedicated bereavement helpline
Dear PAYadvice.UK Bereaved customers or their representatives are now able to report a death and settle the deceased’s tax affairs … Continue reading HMRC dedicated bereavement helpline
5.3% Tax gap
The estimated tax gap for the 2023 to 2024 tax year is £46.8 billion. The government has announced plans to … Continue reading 5.3% Tax gap
PAYE fraud hits 100,000
It maybe feels like there shouldn’t be a lakh or hetsy about it! HM Revenue and Customs is writing to … Continue reading PAYE fraud hits 100,000
Umbrella employers – good practice updates
The June 2025 Employer Bulletin has outlined and shared resources for umbrella employer organisation, their users and associated employees. The … Continue reading Umbrella employers – good practice updates
Salary sacrifice pension attitudes
In March 2023, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) commissioned IFF Research to undertake research to understand the experiences, motivations, and … Continue reading Salary sacrifice pension attitudes
June 2025 Employer Bulletin
Dear PAYadvice.UK HMRC have issued the June 2025 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to … Continue reading June 2025 Employer Bulletin
Overtime and the National Minimum Wage
A number of employers appear to be confused on the treatment of overtime and National Minimum Wage. Some believing that … Continue reading Overtime and the National Minimum Wage
20 million to benefit from new Pension Schemes Bill
Millions of people across the UK will find it easier to manage and get more from their pensions thanks to … Continue reading 20 million to benefit from new Pension Schemes Bill
Dedicated crypto specialist to help recover online assets
New crypto specialist will help the insolvency agency trace rising number of digital assets held by individuals in bankruptcy and … Continue reading Dedicated crypto specialist to help recover online assets
Illegal working enforcement
Over 6,000 arrests and 9,000 visits carried out in crackdown on illegal working. A major surge in immigration enforcement activity … Continue reading Illegal working enforcement
Nine million pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments
Everyone over the State Pension age in England and Wales with an income of, or below, £35,000 a year will … Continue reading Nine million pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments
Facing redundancy? Getting help
It is very difficult for employees and their families when business struggles and employees face redundancy, what do you do … Continue reading Facing redundancy? Getting help
Families boost finances with childcare savings
Working families encouraged to sign up to Tax-Free Childcare to save up to £2,000 a year per child on their … Continue reading Families boost finances with childcare savings
Isle of Man and UK tax avoidance crackdown
Isle of Man Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson MHK held a virtual meeting Tuesday 27th May 2026 with the UK … Continue reading Isle of Man and UK tax avoidance crackdown
NHS not exempt from 15% employers NIC
When the hike in employers National,Insurance was announced and with some subsequent publications and also debate in the House of … Continue reading NHS not exempt from 15% employers NIC
Deductions remain a common cause of minimum pay breach
The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) has indicated that the largest reason for the May 2025 named employers breaching … Continue reading Deductions remain a common cause of minimum pay breach
518 employers named for breaching minimum wage
518 Employers who have left workers over £7.4 million out of pocket by failing to pay the National Living and … Continue reading 518 employers named for breaching minimum wage