Articles and information in relation to UK Payroll for business, employers and employees.
In light of #COVID19 #coronavirus, can an employer withdraw a job offer? ACAS indicate that an employer can withdraw a offer of a job. However, if the offer had been accepted, then there may be a potential breach of contract. So there some question over whether the offer was conditional or unconditional. More information can … Continue reading Withdrawn job offer #COVID19 #coronavirus
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and entering or returning to the UK Changes apply from 8th June 2020. Those arriving must provide their journey and contact details and self-isolate for 14 days. The new rules do not apply to arrivals from Irelandthe Channel Islandsthe Isle of Man Entering the UK Provide your journey and contact details How to … Continue reading Quarantine: Entering the UK – #COVID19 #coronavirus
Jim Harra of the HMRC has provided the following communication: Dear employer, As part of changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), I’ve outlined below important dates that may impact you in the coming weeks. Important dates – what you need to know now The scheme will close to anyone who hasn’t been furloughed … Continue reading HMRC update – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Important Dates #COVID19
“One form of transport which has seen a significant increase is cycling – it is great to see people switching to a clean, green mode of transport with significant public health benefits” - Grant Shapps (4th June 2020) Grant Shapps Back on 9th May the government launched its campaign for a new era of walking … Continue reading Returning to work – Cycle to work boost #COVID19 #coronavirus
As the nation returns to work, new requirements to prevent the spread of coronavirus and protect Britain are announced as we enter a series of measures to ease lockdown. From 15th June 2020 in England: bus, coach, train, tram, ferry and aircraft passengers must wear a face covering on their journey to help reduce the … Continue reading Plan your journey – Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport from 15th June #COVID19 #coronavirus
Drivers with a photocard driving licence due to expire between 1st February and 31st August 2020 will be granted a 7 month extension from the date of expiry the DVLA has announced 4 June 2020. This will help drivers to make necessary journeys without having to obtain a new photograph to renew their licence. Normally … Continue reading Drivers granted 7 month photocard licence extension #COVID19 #coronavirus
Urgent need to view business continuity during #COVID19 return to work activity Have you reviewed your business strategy towards reopening and getting your workforce back into work. For employers wanting to take advantage of the new Flexible Furlough options which come into force from 1st July 2020 allowing full flexibility of part time v furlough … Continue reading Furlough deadline less than 1 week away – #COVID19 #coronavirus – ACT NOW – keep Britain paid
UK employers have until 10th June 2020 to furlough employees to take part in the UK Job Retention Scheme. You cannot add additional employees to the Scheme later. For employers who have furloughed employees between 1st March and 30th June for a continuous period of at least 21 consecutive calendar days, you can claim a … Continue reading Need help with you furlough grant claim? #COVID19 #coronavirus
More detail on the #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are due 12th June 2020 along with new calculator and guidance applicable for the introduction of flexible furlough. The current CJRS phase 1 ends at the end of June 2020 with employers set a claim deadline of 31st July 2020. Employers will need to ensure that … Continue reading Flexible Furlough – be prepared for the change – usual hours and worked hours
Want to learn a new skill while at home? Find free, high quality digital and numeracy courses in The Skills Toolkit. #TheSkillsToolkit has been updated to offer a wider range of online digital and numeracy courses, which can help boost your skills. The Skills Toolkit PAYadvice.UK 2/6/2020
As part of the #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which sees the government paying 80% of furloughed workers regular wages where they agree to not work for 21 days, it is important to note that the scheme will close to new entrants from 30th June. From this point onwards, employers will only be able to furlough … Continue reading Furlough option closing to new cases #COVID19 #coronavirus
From 1 July 2020, employers will have the flexibility to bring previously furloughed employees back to work part-time – the government will continue to pay 80% of wages for any of their normal hours they do not work up until the end of August. This added flexibility comes a month earlier than previously announced to … Continue reading Flexible furlough from 1st July 2020 #COVID19 #coronavirus
So far, the CJRS has helped 1 million employers across the UK furlough 8.4 million jobs. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced changes to the #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Flexible furloughing is starting one month early and employers will only be asked to start contributing to furloughed salaries from September 2020. Rishi Sunak Over … Continue reading Furlough scheme changes announced 29th May 2020 #COVID19 #coronavirus
Rishi Sunak has announced (29th May 2020) an extension to SEISS. “I know people have been waiting to hear and I understand they have been anxious. I can confirm today the self-employment income support scheme will be extended”. Rishi Sunak “Applications will open in August. The second final grant will be paid out in a … Continue reading Self Employment Income Support Scheme extended – #COVID19 #coronavirus
New guidance means those who have been in close contact with someone who tests positive must isolate for 14 days, even if they have no symptoms. Additional Regulations (no. 4) come into force from Thursday 28th May 2020 and onwards to provide that a person who is contacted as a result of the new NHS … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for ‘NHS Test & Trace’ instructions to self isolate – #COVID19 #coronavirus
Updated 25th May 2020 to reflect industry feedback and to expand coverage of non essential retail categories ahead of planned opening. After consulting businesses, unions and safety experts, the department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy have updated the COVID-19 secure guidance to help certain shops across England reopen safely from June. This advice is … Continue reading Working safely in Shops and Branches #COVID19 #coronavirus
Today, 26th May 2020, the UK government’s Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Claim Back Scheme has launched online. If you’re a business with fewer than 250 employees who has paid SSP due to coronavirus related incapacity to work, you can now start to make you claim. For those who have had employees absent due to #COVID19 … Continue reading #coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme is open
The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has issued a new direction to HMRC in the operation of the coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Rishi Sunak The guidance under ‘Check which employees you can put on furlough to use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme’ has had further updates. Added new detail to reflect the new direction on what duties … Continue reading Latest direction on the #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme #COVID19 20th May 2020
Homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage due to Coronavirus will be able to extend their mortgage payment holiday for a further three months, or start making reduced payments. ongoing mortgage support for homeowners still struggling with impact of Coronavirusapplication period for a mortgage holiday also extendedlenders will contact their customers to discuss options The availability … Continue reading Mortgage support extended #COVID19 #coronavirus
The HMRC has confirmed that the guidance for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been updated with some further clarifications and adjustments as follows: The updated resources are available on the following buttons: Check if your employer can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Check if you can claim for your employee's wages through the … Continue reading #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme updates 21st May 2020 #COVID19
Jim Harra, of the HMRC has shared the following: The government is committed to doing whatever it takes to support businesses and individuals through the coronavirus pandemic and the following webinars have the information, guidance and tips to help you to support your clients. There are a limited number of spaces, so save your place now. … Continue reading #COVID19 government help webinars #coronavirus
The government are progressing the introduction of off-payroll working / deemed employment / IR35 changes in the private sector to mirror tax and NI activity that has applied in the public sector for the past few years. Originally intended for introduction from April 2020 and delayed by #coronavirus #COVID19, an amendment to the finance bill … Continue reading Off-Payroll rules progressing for April 2021 private sector introduction
PAYadvice (as an AML HMRC regulated agent) can assist with the filing of the Loan Charge form on your behalf. If you need our assistance please make contact stating ‘Loan Charge’ within your contact message. HMRC have confirmed that any outstanding disguised remuneration loans that are subject to the Loan Charge must report the details … Continue reading Disguised remuneration Loan Charge – 20th September 2020 deadline
This scheme will allow small and medium-sized employers, with fewer than 250 employees, to apply to HMRC to recover the costs of paying coronavirus-related SSP. Employers will be able to make their claims through a new online service from 26 May. This means they will receive repayments at the relevant rate of SSP that they have paid to … Continue reading #Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to open 26th May 2020 #COVID19
HMRC are reminding employers that are dependent on receiving grant money to enable payments of for the end of May 2020. If you need the government funds for to pay Furlough wages, then apply by midnight of 20th May 2020 to receive payment by 31st May 2020. Claim for theCoronavirusJob Retention Scheme PAYadvice.UK 18/5/2020
On 12 May, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the CJRS scheme will be extended until the end of October. The scheme will continue in its current form until the end of July. From 1 August to the end of October, they will introduce more flexibility so employers will be able to bring furloughed employees … Continue reading Further guidance added for the #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)
New HMRC guidance explains how Self Assessment customers who have been affected by #coronavirus can defer their payment on account that would normally be due in July. For those who need to defer, remember to cancel any direct debits set up to make this payment. HMRC will automatically treat it as a deferral if they … Continue reading Self Assessment – Affected by #COVID19 – Defer your July payment – #coronavirus
Employers, directors and employees may want to waive their rights to salaries and bonuses during the Covid-19 pandemic to support their own business or donate to good causes related to Covid-19. Where directors give up part of their salary or bonus to a third party or direct that the money be used in a particular … Continue reading Waiving Income or Salary as a result of #COVID19
HM Government have added details on getting ready to reclaim #coronavirus related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for employer groups with under 250 employees. Those employers qualifying can claim for periods of sickness starting on or after where SSP was paid: 13 March 2020 - if your employee had coronavirus or the symptoms or is self-isolating … Continue reading Get ready for #coronavirus SSP reclaim #COVID19
The Department for Business Enterprise and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) (13th May 2020) have confirmed holiday pay law application during the #coronavirus pandemic. This is a reaffirmation of existing law. It is designed to help employers understand their legal obligations, in terms of workers who: continue to workhave been placed on furlough Holiday entitlement Almost all … Continue reading Holidays & COVID19 #coronavirus
YouTubeSEISS how to make a claim PAYadvice.UK 14/5/2020
HMRC confirm that ‘Agents must not apply for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme on behalf of their clients. This will trigger a fraud alert and will result in significant delays to receiving payment. Impacted clients will have to contact us separately to resolve’. PAYadvice.UK 14/5/2020
P11D deadlines are looming As a result of #coronavirus lockdown and increased home-working arrangements, many payroll and reward professionals are concerned with some of the rapidly arriving submission and distribution deadlines and whether they can be met. Access to documentation, records, and interaction with benefit providers may be difficult! Ability to print forms and distribute … Continue reading Filing deadlines (P11D, PSA etc) and #COVID19 #coronavirus
Senior Accounting Officer The Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) regime was introduced by the UK Government in 2009, to ensure that large companies (broadly, those with a relevant balance sheet total exceeding £2bn and/or a turnover exceeding £200M) take reasonable steps to ensure that “appropriate tax accounting arrangements” are in place. A Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) … Continue reading Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) and #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)
Temporary changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare, during #coronavirus. The changes may affect you if you, or someone you live with, are: on furloughnot able to work or you’re working lessself-employeda critical worker To help make sure critical workers can continue to access the childcare … Continue reading Check if you can get Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare during #coronavirus #COVID19
The UK government have announced in the House of Parliament and the House of Lords tax concession for employers reimbursing employee purchased equipment for home working backdated to 19th March 2020. Exemption for coronavirus related reimbursed home office expenses:Written statement - HCWS237 Jesse Norman (The Financial Secretary to the Treasury) To support employees who are … Continue reading Exemption for #coronavirus related reimbursed home office expenses #COVID19
From 8am Wednesday 13th May 2020 self-employed individuals or members of partnerships whose business has been adversely affected by coronavirus are able to apply for a Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant worth 80% of their average monthly trading profits. Millions are expected to benefit from the scheme with the payments – to be paid in a single instalment covering … Continue reading Applications for Self-Employment Income Support Scheme open early #COVID19 #coronavirud
The UK government have issued safer travel guidance. With the encouragement of employer to make workplaces safe and for employees who cannot work from home to return to work where possible, employees and individuals need to be careful when travelling, especially on public transport. Grant Shapps, In a statement to the House of Parliament, Grant … Continue reading Safer travel guidance – #COVID19 #coronaviris
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that thr Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is being extended a further 4 months to October 2020. Rishi Sunak, Chancellor ‘By that point, we will have provided eight months of support to British people and businesses. Until the end of July, there will be no changes to the scheme … Continue reading #coronaviris Job Retention Scheme extended #COVID19
Is your employer instructing you to return to your normal workplace? Can you undertake work from home? The government are asking employers to put in place additional measures and comply with the governments requirements on managing the risks of #COVID19. Where employers have complied, they have been asked to display the poster illustrated above to … Continue reading Going back to the workplace – is your employer prepared? #COVID19 #coronavirus
The government have issued new ‘COVID-19 secure’ guidelines for UK employers to help them get their businesses back up and running with workplaces operating as safely as possible. The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has set out steps to beat the virus and restart the economy, ‘so we can protect jobs, restore people’s livelihoods and fund … Continue reading New guidance launched to help get Brits safely back to work #COVID19 #coronavirus
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/884287/Coronavirus_Job_Retention_Scheme_step_by_step_guide_for_employers.pdf HMRC have issued an updated step by step guide for employers for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The revised version 4 is claimed to be clearer and includes recent additions to the process. Save and return ...’You can save and return at any point during your claim, so if you don’t have all the … Continue reading Step by step guide version 4 update 11th May 2020 #COVID19 #coronavirus
Scam txt message Stay vigilant about scams, which may mimic government messages as a way of appearing authentic and unthreatening. Search 'scams' on GOV.UK for information on how to recognise genuine HMRC contact. You can also forward suspicious emails claiming to be from HMRC to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk and texts to 60599. PAYadvice.UK 11/5/2020
Effective 11th May 2020 Scottish tax payers will see adjustments in their next payments from 11th May 2020 as the Scottish budget changes come into live operation. The changes are backdated for cumulative tax calculations to the start of the tax year 6th April 2020. Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh Scottish tax payers will see … Continue reading Scottish Tax Changes come into force from 11th May 2020
Jim Harra of HMRC has shared updates (11th May 2020) in relation to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Save and return option now added The CJRS grant claim process has added a 'save and return' option. This means that you can return to a partially completed claim, and no longer having to do it all … Continue reading #Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme update for employers and agents #COVID19
How to claim The online service is available from 13 May 2020. If eligible, HMRC will tell you the date you can make your claim. If your claim is approved you’ll receive your payment within 6 working days. If unable to claim online an alternative will be available. Scams If you receive texts, calls or … Continue reading Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – apply from Wednesday 13th May #COVID19 #coronavirus
HMRC have produced a helpful YouTube video to guide the Self-Employed through the eligibility checker for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). Watch at: HMRC YouTubeUsing the eligibility checkerSelf-Employment Income Support Scheme(SEISS) PAYadvice.UK 10/5/2020
Find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus (COVID-19) Use this government service to find out what help you can get if you’re affected by coronavirus. It can be used for yourself or someone else. Find coronavirus support You can find information about: https://find-coronavirus-support.service.gov.uk/need-help-with PAYadvice.UK 10/5/2020
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/874060/P11D_expenses_benefits_2020.pdf PAYadvice has made representations to HMRC on the various deadlines and any planned extensions. Employers find themselves in positions of having limited access to expenses and benefit records in the lead up to the P11D reporting season. Can payroll and benefit administrators have everything ready for the 2020 deadlines? HMRC indicate on information published … Continue reading P11D 6 July 2020 deadline to still apply! #COVID19 #coronavirus
Some employers are supporting furloughed employees who volunteer for charities and to support organisations such as the NHS etc. HMRC have clarified the tax position of reimbursements by the employer for fuel and mileage costs associated with volunteering. HMRC confirm 6th May 2020 the following: To support volunteer work by your employees, you may agree … Continue reading Volunteer fuel and mileage costs #COVID19 #coronavirus
HMRC has issued clarification (6/5/2020) on the treatment of company cars for those home-working or furloughed where the vehicle is not actively being used. Company car ‘availability’ Your employee may have been furloughed or is working from home, because of coronavirus, and provided with a company car which they still have. You should treat the … Continue reading Company car during #COVID19 #coronavirus lockdown – HMRC clarification
More than 69,000 Bounce Back Loans worth over £2 billion have been approved during the first 24 hours of the scheme, the Chancellor has announced. The seven largest lenders (Barclays, Danske, HSBC, Lloyds, RBS, Santander and Virgin Money) received more than 130,000 Bounce Back Loan Scheme applications on the first day of the scheme (4 … Continue reading Over 69,000 Bounce Back Loans approved on first day #COVID19 #coronavirus
More than 135,000 new Universal Credit applications were made on 30th and 31st March 2020. These claimants receive their first payment on Wednesday 6th May 2020 93% of eligible claims have been paid in full. The DWP indicate that others not paid is often due to needing more information, such as a correct bank number. … Continue reading Biggest number of new Universal Credit claims paid in a single day
Help keep Britain running Despite the disruption caused by the #coronavirus outbreak, there are thousands of critical jobs out there. A new DWP jobcentreplus website helps with information on what types of roles are good to apply for right now. Find hints and tips on applying for jobs if you haven’t done it for a … Continue reading DWP jobcentreplus website to guide jobseekers #COVID19 #coronavirus
New bounce back loans launched 4th May 2020 Britain’s small businesses will be able to apply for quick and easy-to access loans of up to £50,000 from today – with the cash expected to land within days. Thousands of small firms and sole traders [are] eligible for 100% government-backed Bounce Back Loans to help them … Continue reading Bounce Back Loans #COVID19 #coronavirus
The governments Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme announced on 20th March 2020 (with backdated options to 1st March 2020) originally indicated that employment had to commence up to 28th February 2020, excluding any new employment starters from the scheme. In an attempt to prevent (or so claimed) fraud, an extra condition of having to have been … Continue reading ‘New Starter Justice’ – left out of furlough #COVID19 #Coronavirus
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme launched on 20th March 2020 has resulted in 6.3 million furloughed job by midnight 3rd May 2020. Around 50% of UK employers have implemented furlough with their employees. Grant payments of £8 billion pounds. Claim Coronavirus Job Retention Schememore information PAYadvice.UK 4/5/2020
HMRC are starting to contact the self-employed who are likely to be eligible for SEISS. The contact is via a combination of emails, SMS texts and letters, to tell you what to do to get ready to claim. Applications are opening in tranches based on you unique taxpayer number (UTR) which is given to all … Continue reading Online tool – Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) #COVID19 #coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme#claim The Chancellor has made a Treasury Direction under Sections 71 and 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/882593/SEISS_Direction_Final_-_SIGNED.pdf HMRC are responsible for the payment and management of amounts to be paid under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, as in the Schedule to the Direction. The Direction sets the legal framework. This week HMRC will … Continue reading Self-Employment Income Support Scheme updates 1st & 4th May 2020 – #COVID19 #coronavirus
Quickly find and print your National Insurance number using the HMRC App. What you can do with the HMRC app See it your tax code your National Insurance numberan estimate of the tax you need to payyour income and benefitshow much you will receive in tax credits and when they will be paidyour Unique Taxpayer … Continue reading Need your National Insurance Number? Get the free HMRC App.
https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/articles/technologyintensityandhomeworkingintheuk/2020-05-01 UK business has had to rapidly adapt to meet crisis conditions under the Coronavirus pandemic. Working life may now change forever! Return to work plans are now considering more long range inclusion of home-working with some planning on regular 2 days working from home policies as a rule of thumb. Former fears of productivity … Continue reading How popular is Homeworking?
HM Treasury People whose income has been affected by Coronavirus and who want to access their Lifetime ISA funds early will no longer face an additional withdrawal charge. To help people who need to access to their money earlier as a result of the COVID19 outbreak, the charge on unauthorised withdrawals will be temporarily reduced. … Continue reading Lifetime ISA rules changed #COVID19 #coronavirus
Some employers applying for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme have experienced their grant application being denied due to arrears of tax liabilities. HMRC have confirmed that the refusal is not correct and should not have happened. HMRC officers have received updated guidance and advice to ensure the error is not repeated. HMRC ask employers who … Continue reading Incorrect refusal of CJRS applications
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-could-be-covered-by-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme HM Government have added further clarifications 30th April and two on 1st May. New information has been added 30/4/2030 Union and non-union representativesCompany directors with annual pay periodsEmployees who start family related statutory pay on or after 25th April 2020Clarification on what is included as wages And 2 updates on 1/5/2020 A link to … Continue reading Version 7, 8 and 9 of ‘Check if your employer can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme’ #COVID19 #coronavirus
HMRC have released (28th April 2020) the updated P46(Car) for use from 6th April 2020 for those employers reporting company car benefit on form P11D. For those who formally payroll benefits in kind including company cars, do not use this form but report car details on the Real Time Information, Full Payment Submission. Using the … Continue reading New P46(Car) form released
For 2020-2021 tax years onwards, you can only claim EA if your total (secondary) Class 1 National Insurance contributions (NICs) liability is below £100,000 in the tax year before the year of claim Business Sector choice errors HM Revenue and Customs checks suggest that a number of employers (or their agents/payroll administrators), may be incorrectly … Continue reading Employment Allowance – business sector choice errors
You Tube has recordings in relation to coronavirus from UK Parliament TV. Debates and announcements for business, employers and employees and other matters. UK ParliamentCOVID19CoronavirusYou Tube PAYadvice.UK 28/4/2020
https://theskillstoolkit.campaign.gov.uk/ In light of #COVID19 #coronavirus and many millions of UK workers either furloughed under the Job Retention Scheme or even laid off, the Department for Education have launched on Tuesday 28th April 2020 The Skills Toolkit. Digital and numeracy skills are amongst those that are most sought after by employers, and can help you … Continue reading Furloughed (or not) – The Skills Toolkit
HM Treasury - by PSP New 100% government backed small business loan scheme borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 and access the cash within daysinterest free for the first 12 months - online short simple form Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the … Continue reading Small business – bounce back loans #COVID19 #coronavirus
Z&R by PSP 2020 HMRC have updated statutory payment average earnings calculation ‘The Maternity Allowance, Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay, Statutory Shared Parental Pay and Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (Normal Weekly Earnings etc.) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020’ amend the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 1986 (S.I. 1986/1960),the Social Security (Maternity Allowance) … Continue reading Statutory Payment for furloughed employees – Revised guidance published #COVID19 #coronavirus
Employers who have applied to the Job Retention Scheme: wages for furloughed employees are now being paid, just one week after application. Claims made on 20 April should all arrive in bank accounts by 28 April 2020. But some businesses may have receive payments already. HMRC indicate yo not worry if your business hasn’t received … Continue reading CJRS grant payments are now being paid
https://www.gov.uk/personal-tax-account Use your personal tax account to check your records and manage your details with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). You can use your personal tax account to: find your National Insurance numbercheck your Income Tax estimate and tax codeclaim a tax refund check or update your Marriage Allowancetell HMRC about a change of addressfill … Continue reading Personal Tax Account
H, L & I by PSP The Pay for furloughed workers taking family related leave is to be calculated based on usual earnings rather than furlough payfull earnings will apply to Maternity Pay, Paternity Pay, Shared Parental Pay, Parental Bereavement Pay and Adoption Payensures workers about to take family-related leave are not penalised by being … Continue reading Furloughed – Statutory Parental Pay to be based on normal earnings #COVID19 #coronavirus
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employer-bulletin-april-2020 The HMRC have issued the April 2020 bulletin issue 83. The highlight subjects: Links to #COVID19 you tube resourcesSSP rebate schemeSupporting employeesUpdate on benefits and tax creditsWorkplace pension remindersSalary SacrificeNew Starter checklistScottish Income Tax (starting 11th May 2020)Company car changesEtc Employer Bulletin 83 - April 2020 #COVID19 HMRC you tube PAYadvice.UK 24/4/2020
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/reporting-payments-in-paye-real-time-information-from-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme The government have issued further guidance on how and when to report RTI payments under CJRS. Follow the links for the full text. In summary: If you’re using the grant to pay wages You should pay employees on their contractual payment date so that employees receiving Universal Credit are not affected. Any grant paid … Continue reading Reporting payments under RTI for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme Guidance has been updated 23 April 2020 New information has been added on collective agreement reached with a trade union. Clarified eligibility criteria, including for employees on fixed-term contracts. If your employee is on a fixed term contract An employee on a fixed term contract can be re-employed, furloughed and claimed for if either: … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – guidance updated 23/4/2020 – Fixed term contract
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme [Employers] can claim for employees on any type of employment contract, including: full-timepart-timeagencyflexible or zero-hour contractsForeign nationals are eligible to be furloughed. Grants under the scheme are not counted as ‘access to public funds’, and you can furlough employees on all categories of visa. To be eligible for the grant, when on furlough, an … Continue reading CJRS Furlough – Employees you can claim for #COVID19 #coronavirus
HMRC have issued the following with regards to Furlough employees where the employer has not been provided with a NINO. We understand that there have been some questions regarding National Insurance numbers and the Job Retention Scheme and therefore hope the below is a helpful update. When making a claim to the Job Retention Scheme, … Continue reading HMRC clarify National Insurance Number requirement for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Grant Claim
Dear PAYadvice.UK More than 285,000 businesses have already applied for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme since it went live on Monday 20 April. To be sure payment comes through to employers before the end of the month, applications need to be made today (Wednesday 22 April). Accessing the system We have noticed that some employers … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme update 22/4/2020
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/coronavirus-and-your-money The Money Advice Service is an excellent resource of information and activity to help and assist with personal finance concerns. The coronavirus outbreak means this is going to be an incredibly stressful period, because although this is a health-based emergency, it’s also a financial-based emergency too. The more you can do now to plan … Continue reading #Coronavirus and your money #COVID19
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/business-support Coronavirus business support What you can do now Find out what financial support schemes you may be eligible for Find out how to claim foryour employee’ wages through theCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme Find out how to apply for a grant if you’re self-employed PAYadvice.UK 21/4/2020
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cwg2-further-guide-to-paye-and-national-insurance-contributions/2020-to-2021employer-further-guide-to-paye-and-national-insurance-contributions The HMRC have updated the CWG2 Employer guide to reflects some errors corrections. One area was section 3.1.5 Whilst the opening section was correct (and not changed): The example 3 retained last years guidance and indicated using a prior tax year rate for starter earning from the prior tax year but paid in the … Continue reading CWG2 corrected – 21st April 2020
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/customs-excise-and-vat-fraud-reporting? HM Revenue and Customs are encouraging abuse of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on their ‘Report fraud’ weblink. They state that ‘If you are concerned that your employer is abusing the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme you should report them’. So what types of abuse is this referring. They state that ‘This could include your … Continue reading ‘Report fraud’ – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Update to midnight 23rd April 2020 ➡️77,000 added claims were submitted through the scheme making 512,000 ➡️That’s a further 600,000 employees making a total of 3,800,000 employees reported as furloughed ➡️At a added value of £750,000,000 making a total of £4,500,000,000 Update to midnight 22nd April 2020 ➡️126,000 added claims were submitted through the scheme … Continue reading Progress Update – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Jim Harra, HMRC Jim Harra, First Permanent Secretary and CEO at HMRC explains what you need to know about getting government support... In recent weeks, the government has announced an unprecedented set of measures to help support citizens and businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. Measures that HMRC is responsible for have included deferral of VAT and Self-Assessment payments, the … Continue reading What furloughed workers need to know
You can contact HMRC: Online, Webchat or phone. Get help with the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme PAYadvice.UK 20/4/2020
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will go live from 8am on Monday 20 April. We want to make sure employers are ready to make a claim, and we would be very grateful if you could share the following information with your colleagues, members, and clients. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)Reporting CJRS FraudScams Update Coronavirus Job … Continue reading HMRC communication – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/job-retention-scheme-calculator/ Use the calculator to work out the figures you’ll need when you complete an online claim through the scheme. It’s aimed at organisations with a small number of employees. It won’t work for employees who: receive any top-up pay in the claim periodreturned from statutory leave such as maternity leave in the last three … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Calculator
Claim for 80% of your employee’s wages plus any employer National Insurance and pension contributions, if you have put them on furlough because of coronavirus (COVID-19). You’ll need the Government Gateway user ID and password you got when you registered for PAYE online. https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/gg/sign-in?continue=/home/services/enroll/&origin=PAYE-frontend What you need To make a claim, you need: to be … Continue reading Claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The following are National Insurance calculation resources for 2020/2021 tax year. Rates and threshold CA38(2020) PAYadvice.UK 17/4/2020
The CJRS online grant application process opens on Monday 20th April 2020. Grant Payments are anticipated to be paid within 6 days.of the application. This step by step guide explains the information that employers need to provide to HMRC to make a claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). It also describes the processes … Continue reading CJRS Claim – Step by step guide published
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/879484/200414_CJRS_DIRECTION_-_33_FINAL_Signed.pdf The Chancellor has made a Treasury Direction under Sections 71 and 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020. Rishi Sunak - Chancellor of the Exchequer It sets out that HMRC are responsible for the payment and management of amounts to be paid under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, as set out in the Schedule to … Continue reading Treasury Direction made under Sections 71 and 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020
HMRC software developer support team indicate 20th April 2020) that the file load will now accept details for individuals where they do not have a National Insurance Number (yet). The under 100 online service is being looked into. PAYAdvice.UK 18/4/2020 Updated 20/4/2020
The Pension Regulator TPR have issued both added and new guidance for employers on pension obligation and salary sacrifice implications for employees who have been furloughed. Automatic Enrolment and DC Pensions - COVID19 guidance for employers Salary sacrifice pension and furlough The TPR explain the implications of salary sacrifice pension arrangements for employees and their … Continue reading Pension contributions and Salary Sacrifice – #COVID19 #coronavirus
The online grant application opens on Monday 20th April. Employers who have furloughed and making the CJRS grant application need to: Ensure that you have registered for employer PAYE online. Your e-file payroll processors may not be allowed accessPrepare your data for the claim Before you claim Work out how much you can claim. To … Continue reading Get ready for you CJRS grant claim #COVID19 #coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme The government have added further guidance and information in preparation for the CJRS grant application opening on Monday 20th April 2020. The additional clarification and changes relate to: scheme extensionfraudclaims for employees made redundant or who stopped workingfixed term contractsagency workers And retaining records. New guidance has been published with information on holiday payemployees … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – further updates 17th April 2020 – #COVID19 #coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/work-out-80-of-your-employees-wages-to-claim-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme The government have published (late Friday 17th April 2020) guidance on grant application calculations for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Find out how to calculate 80% of your employee’s wages, National Insurance Contributions and pension contributions if you've furloughed staff due to coronavirus (COVID-19). You can claim for 80% of your employee’s wages (even … Continue reading Furlough grant claim calculation published #COVID19 #coronavirus
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended one month to reflect continuing social distancing measures. The: move will allow firms from across UK to continue to protect millions of jobsscheme will continue to be monitored to ensure people and businesses can get back to work as soon as it’s safe to do so to drive UK economic … Continue reading Furlough scheme extended to end of June #COVID19 #coronavirus
