Winter Fuel Payments paid in winter 2025 will be recovered from pensioners with income above £35,000 Check if your payment … Continue reading Winter Fuel Payment scams targeting pensioners
Winter Fuel Payment scams targeting pensioners
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220,000 vulnerable claimants given personalised support to move to Universal Credit
Vulnerable claimants moved to Universal Credit with specialist help, as Government puts those who need it most at heart of … Continue reading 220,000 vulnerable claimants given personalised support to move to Universal Credit
Christmas crafters – check the tax rules
Side hustlers selling festive items need to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online if earnings exceed £1,000 a year. … Continue reading Christmas crafters – check the tax rules
No-fault evictions to end by May 2026
Renters' Rights Act will kick in from 1 May 2026, benefitting 11 million renters across England. Countdown begins for the … Continue reading No-fault evictions to end by May 2026
HMRC name tax avoidance barrister
HMRC have added a practicing barrister, Setu Kamal, to the HMRC tax avoidance promoters list for the first time. Practising … Continue reading HMRC name tax avoidance barrister
£220 million boost for the Help to Save club
575,200 people on a low income have opened a Help to Save Account. They can save up to £50 a … Continue reading £220 million boost for the Help to Save club
Access to Companies House WebFiling accounts to move to GOV.UK One Login
For those who operate a limited company, Companies House (CH) are introducing a single sign-in to make it easier and … Continue reading Access to Companies House WebFiling accounts to move to GOV.UK One Login
Preparing British travellers for EU border changes
UK government launches campaign to raise awareness of EU’s Entry/Exit System. British travellers and holiday,Akers are being advised to prepare … Continue reading Preparing British travellers for EU border changes
Mini Umbrella Company fraud tribunal win for HMRC
HMRC has secured a landmark victory at an Upper Tier Tribunal against Mini Umbrella Company (MUC) fraud. The judgement states … Continue reading Mini Umbrella Company fraud tribunal win for HMRC
New Services introduced for Self Assessment
People who pay tax through Self Assessment will benefit from new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) services designed to make … Continue reading New Services introduced for Self Assessment
AI helpers could coach people into careers and help them move home
AI agents could soon take on boring life admin by dealing with public services on your behalf – from filling … Continue reading AI helpers could coach people into careers and help them move home
Workers to take control of their tax affairs with new HMRC services
New PAYE service announced to save around 35 million taxpayers’ time. At least 90% of taxpayer interactions with HMRC to be digital … Continue reading Workers to take control of their tax affairs with new HMRC services
Side hustlers urged to get tax returns sorted now
Side hustlers urged to get tax returns sorted now If you earn more than £1,000 from additional income, you may … Continue reading Side hustlers urged to get tax returns sorted now
Roadmap confirms workers rights for 2026 and 2027
The Government have published the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap, setting out timelines for measures in the Bill coming into … Continue reading Roadmap confirms workers rights for 2026 and 2027
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
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
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
Tax Update Spring 2025: Simplification, Administration, and Reform
On the afternoon of Monday 28th April 2025, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (XST) made a written ministerial statement to parliament … Continue reading Tax Update Spring 2025: Simplification, Administration, and Reform
Payrolling of benefits mandation delayed until April 2027
HM Revenue and Customs have announced and confirmed that the planned implementation of mandatory Payrolling that was originally announced as … Continue reading Payrolling of benefits mandation delayed until April 2027
Fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees banned
Outrageous fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees are now banned once and for all in a major win for consumers … Continue reading Fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees banned
Issue 129 of Agent Update – March 2025
Dear PAYadvice.UK Agent Update: Issue 129 is available now.Get the latest guidance and information including: the Official Rate of Interest Lifetime … Continue reading Issue 129 of Agent Update – March 2025
Automatic Enrolment: the Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2025/2026
The following was announced on Tuesday 21st January 2025: Automatic enrolment (AE) into workplace pensions has transformed workplace pension saving … Continue reading Automatic Enrolment: the Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2025/2026
Millions yet to file their tax return
Thousands filed their Self Assessment on New Year's Day and HMRC urges those still to complete their tax return, to … Continue reading Millions yet to file their tax return
Self Assessment’s 40,072 festive filers
Thousands… file their Self Assessment tax return over festive break as HMRC reminds others to start now. 4,409 Self Assessment’s … Continue reading Self Assessment’s 40,072 festive filers
Online platform income – do you need to declare?
Check if you need to declare income from selling personal possessions, goods or services online, creating online content or renting … Continue reading Online platform income – do you need to declare?
2025/2026 P60 design
HMRC have issued the RD1 Specification for employers substitute forms P60 for the new 2025/2026 tax year. The RD1 guide … Continue reading 2025/2026 P60 design
New support for Small Business
HMRC highlights online support for small businesses to help them understand their tax responsibilities Running a small business, working for … Continue reading New support for Small Business
Get Britain Working again
Unveiling the biggest reforms to employment support for a generation, Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall has published the Get … Continue reading Get Britain Working again
Pre-travel ETA applications for non-Europeans opens
Non-Europeans can now apply in advance for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and will need one to travel to the … Continue reading Pre-travel ETA applications for non-Europeans opens
“Good work is good for health” – WorkWell
Get Britain Working White Paper brings forward locally-led health, work and skills plans to drive down near record 2.8m people … Continue reading “Good work is good for health” – WorkWell
New tool to make it easier and faster to access essential government services online
GOV.UK Forms to be rolled out across government, making it faster and easier for the public to fill out forms such … Continue reading New tool to make it easier and faster to access essential government services online
Check your eligibility for winter support schemes
Cold Weather Payments take effect from 1st November 2024 as low-income households set to get £25 during cold snaps. Alongside … Continue reading Check your eligibility for winter support schemes
Do one thing – get on the HMRC app
Talk Money Week is an annual awareness initiative – the theme this year is “Do One Thing” (#DoOneThing) 1.7 million … Continue reading Do one thing – get on the HMRC app
UK to expand digital travel to more visitors
By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel … Continue reading UK to expand digital travel to more visitors
DWP – Autumn Budget 2024 to drive up opportunity and drive down poverty
Millions of people, including families, pensioners, carers and those struggling to find work are set to benefit from Autumn Budget … Continue reading DWP – Autumn Budget 2024 to drive up opportunity and drive down poverty
Tax Agent handbook and SA Tips for agents
HMRC have created two new agent dedicated communication products: SA Tips for agents Agent Handbook At the 6th August 2024 … Continue reading Tax Agent handbook and SA Tips for agents
National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
(c) PAYadvice Ltd 2024 Low Pay Commission recommendations accepted in full The Government has announced Tuesday 29th October 2024 its … Continue reading National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
Tax Avoidance promoters – the list keeps growing – now over 120+
The image of the umbrella is significant as many of the named tax avoidance and those issued with official stop … Continue reading Tax Avoidance promoters – the list keeps growing – now over 120+
Bus fares cap increasing to £3
“The £3 fare cap will keep bus travel affordable”. single bus fares to be capped at £3 until the end … Continue reading Bus fares cap increasing to £3
Help protect workers from getting caught out by tax avoidance
As part of the October 2024 Employer Bulletin, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are asking employers to to assist with … Continue reading Help protect workers from getting caught out by tax avoidance
New support for Windrush victims
Home Secretary commits to a 'fundamental reset' in the government’s response to Windrush. Victims of the Windrush scandal will be … Continue reading New support for Windrush victims
Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
Victims of modern slavery will be better supported in fresh measures unveiled by the government. The government has pledged to … Continue reading Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
Issue 124 of Agent Update – October 2024
Dear PAYadvice.UK, Agent Update: issue 124 is available now. Get the latest guidance and information including:•helping us protect workers from getting … Continue reading Issue 124 of Agent Update – October 2024
6 months left to fill in National Insurance gaps to 2006
6 months to the finish line PAYadvice.UK has been asked to share the following information by HMRC. [Qualifying Individuals] have … Continue reading 6 months left to fill in National Insurance gaps to 2006
On your marks – 100 days to file Self Assessment
Self Assessment filers encouraged to prepare and file their tax return early as 31sr January 2025 deadline is in sight. … Continue reading On your marks – 100 days to file Self Assessment
Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy
Ten million working people across the country to benefit from an overhaul of workers’ rights as the Government’s landmark Employment … Continue reading Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy
Employment rights reforms revealed
The Labour government has unveiled the Employment Rights Bill in their effort to help deliver economic security and growth to … Continue reading Employment rights reforms revealed
10,000 boost State Pension with online payments
Individuals have less than 6 months to fill any gaps in their National Insurance records from April 2006 onwards to … Continue reading 10,000 boost State Pension with online payments
Six months to move from Tax Credit to Universal Credit
DWP is urging Tax Credit claimants to respond to their Universal Credit migration notices so they continue to receive benefits. … Continue reading Six months to move from Tax Credit to Universal Credit
PAYE RTI 2025-2026: technical pack published
Issued Wednesday 25th September 2024 Dear PAYadvice.UK, I am pleased to advise that the 2025-26 RTI technical pack for internet … Continue reading PAYE RTI 2025-2026: technical pack published
Make September birth boom a bank account boon
Claim Child Benefit using the HMRC app and receive payment within a week. With around 2,000 babies born on 26th … Continue reading Make September birth boom a bank account boon
671,000 young people urged to cash in their government savings pot
Thousands of young people could have £2,200 sitting unclaimed in their Child Trust Fund account. Young people urged to claim … Continue reading 671,000 young people urged to cash in their government savings pot
eVisa transition
Physical immigration document holders urged to take action to access their eVisa now The government is urging all those across … Continue reading eVisa transition
Crack down on late payments to support small businesses – Fair Payment Code
New package of measures aimed at tackling scourge of late payments New Fair Payment Code and fresh rules on company … Continue reading Crack down on late payments to support small businesses – Fair Payment Code
Check you’re not missing State Pension payments
Thousands of people missing Home Responsibilities Protection on their National Insurance record could boost their State Pension HM Revenue and … Continue reading Check you’re not missing State Pension payments
Need to register for Self Assessment? Top 5 myths – debunked
HMRC clarifies some common myths about Self Assessment tax returns. Anyone who needs to complete a Self Assessment tax return … Continue reading Need to register for Self Assessment? Top 5 myths – debunked
April 2025 RTI changes latest
The HMRC Software Developers Support Team (SDST) have issued an update on the RTI changes for April 2025. The following … Continue reading April 2025 RTI changes latest
August 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the August 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading August 2024 Employer Bulletin
Child Maintenance consultation extended
The Government has extended the consultation on the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) to ensure there is suitable time for feedback … Continue reading Child Maintenance consultation extended
Employment Rights Bill
As part of the Kings Speech delivered on Wednesday 17th July 2924, the Starmer Labour government set out its intention … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill
Kings Speech – employment rights and pensions
Amongst a long list of 40 government proposed bills (more even than Tony Blair’s government) as part of the Kings … Continue reading Kings Speech – employment rights and pensions
What is the Kings speech and when?
The King’s Speech is written by the government and delivered by the Monarch at the State Opening of Parliament. It … Continue reading What is the Kings speech and when?
New government – First steps for change
The following has been issued by the Primeminister office: We’ll make an immediate impact on people’s lives with our six … Continue reading New government – First steps for change
July 2024 Employer bulletin
HMRC have issued the July 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading July 2024 Employer bulletin
New HMRC guidance for MPs
So with a new change of government, we see a whole group of new government ministers and welcome many new … Continue reading New HMRC guidance for MPs
Rachel Reeves – Chancellor of the Exchequer
Following the General Election result and the new formation of a Labour government, Rachel Jane Reeves has been appointed as Chancellor … Continue reading Rachel Reeves – Chancellor of the Exchequer
Have you registered to VOTE?
There is one week left to register to vote in UK General Election on 4th July 2024. The deadline to … Continue reading Have you registered to VOTE?
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?
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
Nearly 100,000 workplace training delivered
Almost 100,000 workplace training places have been delivered in the past year for jobseekers, beating the Government’s 80,000 annual target, … Continue reading Nearly 100,000 workplace training delivered
Free business management course for small businesses
Government has launched Help to Grow: Management Essentials, a new online training course filled with practical advice and resources for … Continue reading Free business management course for small businesses
HMRC notify new scam alert
HMRC picked up a new VAT email scam associated with a QR code. We have posted about it on social/digital … Continue reading HMRC notify new scam alert
Tips guidance published
The government’s Tipping Act is a step closer to coming into force, … the Code of Practice is published and … Continue reading Tips guidance published
Mandating postcode provision for Freeports and Investment Zones – April 2025
The government has announced that it intends to bring forward a legislative change to mandate employers operating in a Freeport … Continue reading Mandating postcode provision for Freeports and Investment Zones – April 2025
Boosting disabled people’s prospects at work
A new Disability Confident guide for managers helping them recruit, retain, and foster the progression of disabled people and those … Continue reading Boosting disabled people’s prospects at work
Debt Relief Order change will support people in financial distress
Changes to Debt Relief Orders (DROs) were announced in the 2024 Spring Budget to offer more help to people in … Continue reading Debt Relief Order change will support people in financial distress
National Insurance cut for 29 million arrives
29 million workers receive largest National Insurance cut A £900 a year boost for typical worker Part of the governments … Continue reading National Insurance cut for 29 million arrives
New Childcare funding commences
First phase of the expansion of childcare starts giving working parents of two-year-olds access to 15 hours a week. Thousands … Continue reading New Childcare funding commences
Accountant who took out three Bounce Back Loans given 12-year director ban and must repay £75,000
Boss of a Hertfordshire company which supported ex-offenders falsely claimed an extra £100,000 in Covid support loans. Dion Mailich took … Continue reading Accountant who took out three Bounce Back Loans given 12-year director ban and must repay £75,000
Child Benefit rate rises
Child Benefit rates go up on 6th April 2024. Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased … Continue reading Child Benefit rate rises
March 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the March 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading March 2024 Employer Bulletin
NMW – Work related training is work time
With the rise in National MinimumWage and National Living Wage A frequent question on various Facebook and other social media … Continue reading NMW – Work related training is work time
What’s going on with Directors National Insurance
So here we are again, the end of another UK tax year! At PAYadvice.UK we are seeing a high number … Continue reading What’s going on with Directors National Insurance
Warning as scam Self Assessment referrals exceed 200,000
HMRC records a rise in the number of customers reporting 'suspicious contact' from fraudsters. With the Self Assessment tax deadline … Continue reading Warning as scam Self Assessment referrals exceed 200,000
Record numbers file Self Assessment on time
11.5 million Self Assessment customers submitted their tax returns by the 31 January deadline A record-breaking 11.5 million taxpayers submitted … Continue reading Record numbers file Self Assessment on time
Do you have workwear and uniform costs? Claim tax relief direct from HMRC
HMRC are reminding those who have to use workwear or provide uniform which they take home - that they may … Continue reading Do you have workwear and uniform costs? Claim tax relief direct from HMRC
Right to work code update from 13th Feb 2014
The Home Office has published an updated Code of Practice for the Right to Work Scheme, which will come into … Continue reading Right to work code update from 13th Feb 2014
Paternity pay change – April 2024
There are changes to the way Paternity Leave and Pay can be claimed and taken. This will make it more … Continue reading Paternity pay change – April 2024
On low income? Check if you can get £150 energy bill discount
Low income households who qualify for the Warm Home Discount are urged to make sure they get the £150 discount … Continue reading On low income? Check if you can get £150 energy bill discount
Around 45 thousand choose to spread self Assessment tax
As the 31st January 2024 deadline to submit a Self Assessment tax returns looms, nearly 45,000 people have sorted their … Continue reading Around 45 thousand choose to spread self Assessment tax
HMRC ‘appy New Year for jobseekers
Find your National Insurance number and employment history using the HMRC app. With the New Year a popular time to … Continue reading HMRC ‘appy New Year for jobseekers
Crypto Asset tax return requirements
With use of cryptoassets growing, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging people to avoid potential penalties and check if … Continue reading Crypto Asset tax return requirements
How much NICs will you save?
Want to know how much the reduction in National Insurance could save you & your friends & family? The government … Continue reading How much NICs will you save?
DBT publish new guidance on Simplifying holiday entitlement and holiday pay calculations
How holiday pay and entitlement has changed from 1 January 2024. The Department for Business and Trade has published new … Continue reading DBT publish new guidance on Simplifying holiday entitlement and holiday pay calculations
Prime Minister’s New Year’s message: 31 December 2023
Happy New Year, everyone. I hope you had a great Christmas. We can look back on a pretty momentous year. … Continue reading Prime Minister’s New Year’s message: 31 December 2023
Had a Christmas job? Check your pay!
Festive workers who may be missing out on the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage are being urged to … Continue reading Had a Christmas job? Check your pay!