They we have added (25th September 2023) three more names to the published list of tax avoidance schemes Olympus Contracting … Continue reading HMRC name three more tax avoidance schemes that don’t work
Category: HMRC
Young people urged to ‘claim their cash’
Hundreds of thousands of young adults could have an average of £2,000 waiting for them in their unclaimed Child Trust … Continue reading Young people urged to ‘claim their cash’
Pension Tax Relief – what are HMRC on about?
In the August 2023, the HMRC are again reminding employers on the confusing pension scheme tax relief methods along with … Continue reading Pension Tax Relief – what are HMRC on about?
Legislation updates 2024 for payroll
Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2024 for payroll. We believe … Continue reading Legislation updates 2024 for payroll
Boost for employer share save scheme
Save As You Earn (SAYE) bonus rates and early leaver rates change from 18th August 2023. Save As You Earn … Continue reading Boost for employer share save scheme
HMRC professional standards for compliance
HMRC’s Customer Compliance Group (CCG) have introduced a set of Compliance Professional Standards. The Standards set out how HMRC should … Continue reading HMRC professional standards for compliance
HMRC late payment interest rates increase
HMRC interest rates for late payments will increase following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 5.25%. The Bank … Continue reading HMRC late payment interest rates increase
Another fruitless umbrella tax avoidance scheme named by HMRC
HM Revenue and. Customs have used their powers to name another promoter of tax avoidance that does not work on … Continue reading Another fruitless umbrella tax avoidance scheme named by HMRC
Another tax avoidance rogue umbrella warning
HMRC have listed another rogue umbrella promoting tax avoidance schemes which do not work. Named on 27th July 2023, Easyway … Continue reading Another tax avoidance rogue umbrella warning
Grants available for organisation who can support those who need help with tax
Applications open for the Voluntary and Community Sector Grant Funding Programme HM Revenue and Customs have secured £5.5 million for … Continue reading Grants available for organisation who can support those who need help with tax
Assignments of Income Tax stopped
HM Revenue and Customs have stopped assignments of Income tax for refunds being paid permanently to third party refund agents. … Continue reading Assignments of Income Tax stopped
Getting your new employees tax right
HMRC are concerned on the number of new starters who they receive on Full Payment Submissions with incorrect or missing … Continue reading Getting your new employees tax right
Worked Hours reporting change on its way?
Change to data HMRC collects HMRC has indicated that proposed change in law will likely require employers to report more … Continue reading Worked Hours reporting change on its way?
Upcoming HMRC activity to support employers with new starters
The HMRC Software Developer Support Team have shared the following information on a new HMRC campaign to improve the accuracy … Continue reading Upcoming HMRC activity to support employers with new starters
Three more tax avoidance umbrellas named
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have named a further three tax avoidance promoters. They have added to their naming list: … Continue reading Three more tax avoidance umbrellas named
79 of the 202 shamed employers breached minimum pay due to wage deductions
In the shaming list of 202 employers who had failed to pay minimum wage to their employees and workers, 79 … Continue reading 79 of the 202 shamed employers breached minimum pay due to wage deductions
Tax gap remains at 4.8%
The estimated tax gap for the 2021 to 2022 tax year is at an all-time low of 4.8%. The amount … Continue reading Tax gap remains at 4.8%
New Student Loan Plan 5 is on its way – payroll deduction start April 2026
For students starting university in England this coming 2023 academic year, a new undergraduate and postgraduate student loan plan type … Continue reading New Student Loan Plan 5 is on its way – payroll deduction start April 2026
Employer Bulletin – June 2023
Introduction HMRC have issued the June 2023 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance … Continue reading Employer Bulletin – June 2023
Regulating Umbrellas
Following the call for evidence in the umbrella company market with over 400 responses., the government have published the Summary … Continue reading Regulating Umbrellas
First day Self Assessment filing doubles
More Self Assessment customers are submitting their tax return on the first day of the tax year. The number of … Continue reading First day Self Assessment filing doubles
New tipping law passed
Withholding tips from staff becomes unlawful as the Tipping Bill achieves Royal Assent, with more than 2 million workers to … Continue reading New tipping law passed
Protecting tax payers claiming repayments
As previously announced on 11th January 2023, the government will require repayment agents to register with HMRC. Repayment agents will … Continue reading Protecting tax payers claiming repayments
Paper P11Ds – now being rejected
Paper P11D or P11D(b) (original or amendment) after 6th April 2023 If an employer or agent submits a paper P11D … Continue reading Paper P11Ds – now being rejected
PAYE account misbalance – the dreaded duplicates!
Every month HMRC creates a PAYE charge for all employers and pension providers. A "small number" contact the HMRC employer … Continue reading PAYE account misbalance – the dreaded duplicates!
Want to check your tax code?
Now we are in the new tax year, it may be a suitable time to check your tax code. Millions … Continue reading Want to check your tax code?
Take five to stop fraud
If someone contacts you saying they’re from @hmrcgovuk, wanting you to share personal or financial details or transfer money, be … Continue reading Take five to stop fraud
National Minimum Wage Rise 1st April 2023
For pay periods starting on or after Saturday 1st April 2023, the National Living Wage and Nation Minimum Wage are … Continue reading National Minimum Wage Rise 1st April 2023
Assignments of Income Tax Refunds now void
The government are applying measures to remove taxpayer’s ability to legally assign to a third party their income tax repayment, … Continue reading Assignments of Income Tax Refunds now void
UK Payroll numbers hit new record
HMRC Real Time Information submission have indicated a new record number of people on payroll according to the Office For … Continue reading UK Payroll numbers hit new record
HMRC NI Category M – GNS Message Questionnaire
Payroll managers, employers, do you employ those under the age of 21? HMRC are asking for your help to better … Continue reading HMRC NI Category M – GNS Message Questionnaire
HMRC issue guidance for 2023/2024 tax year
The HMRC have update their employer guidance CWG2, CWG5 and also the guide to gross-up where employer pay the tax … Continue reading HMRC issue guidance for 2023/2024 tax year
HMRC revise reporting obligations on pay advances
HM Revenue and Customs has, as part of the February 2023 Employer Bulletin, confirmed a concession on PAYE responsibilities for … Continue reading HMRC revise reporting obligations on pay advances
Major changes to reporting benefits
HM Revenue and Customs has informed employers as part of the February 2023 Employer Bulletin of changes to reporting benefits. … Continue reading Major changes to reporting benefits
HMRC drops the ‘best practice’ BACS Hash
Bacs hash not required from 2023-24 On Monday 13th February 2023, the HM Revenue and Customs Software Developers Support confirmed … Continue reading HMRC drops the ‘best practice’ BACS Hash
HMRC interest rates increased
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 4%. The … Continue reading HMRC interest rates increased
Five more tax avoidance schemes named
HMRC names 5 more tax avoidance schemes, as part of their crack-down on tax avoidance promoters. HM Revenue and Customs … Continue reading Five more tax avoidance schemes named
Tax repayment agents to have Greater control and protection for taxpayers
HMRC to introduce legislation to change the way repayment agents are paid for their services to better protect taxpayers and … Continue reading Tax repayment agents to have Greater control and protection for taxpayers
More warnings to medical staff about dirty umbrellas
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are advising users of the named schemes promoted by Charteris Management Ltd (CML) to withdraw … Continue reading More warnings to medical staff about dirty umbrellas
Get your Self Assessment wrapped up in time for Christmas
With Christmas nearly here, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging Self Assessment filers to put their tax return at … Continue reading Get your Self Assessment wrapped up in time for Christmas
HMRC late payment interest rates revised
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 3.5%. The … Continue reading HMRC late payment interest rates revised
SIA leads joint operation to identify illegal working practices and tax fraud
The Security Industry Authority (SIA), HMRC and West Midlands Police recently carried out a joint operation in Birmingham to ensure … Continue reading SIA leads joint operation to identify illegal working practices and tax fraud
Welsh Income Tax April 2023
Welsh Rates of Income Tax (WRIT) The process for Wales involves the UK Government reducing each of the three income … Continue reading Welsh Income Tax April 2023
HMRC service issues – response
Jim Harra, HMRC Chief Executive and First Permanent Secretary, has written to the Chair of the Treasury Committee in response … Continue reading HMRC service issues – response
Getting your tax code right!
PAYE notice of coding, also known as a P2 gives taxpayers an explanation of what their tax code is and … Continue reading Getting your tax code right!
December 2022 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have published their December 2022 edition of the employers bulletin. It covers a multitude of topics: PAYE Your employees … Continue reading December 2022 Employer Bulletin
Payroll 2023-24: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from 6 April 2023
Dear PAYadvice.UK, Following the Autumn Statement of 17 November 2022 we can confirm the following information for payroll 2023-24. Where … Continue reading Payroll 2023-24: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from 6 April 2023
Child Care Vouchers – 2023/2024 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
An employer who provides childcare vouchers to employees are required to undertake an annual Basic Earnings Assessment (BEA) prior to … Continue reading Child Care Vouchers – 2023/2024 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Christmas workers can save time with HMRC app
New employees can use the secure HMRC app to find out their personal tax information and pass details on to … Continue reading Christmas workers can save time with HMRC app
HMRC Loan charge discovery assessments
Disguised remuneration loan schemes were used to avoid paying Income Tax and National Insurance contributions. Those classed as having a … Continue reading HMRC Loan charge discovery assessments
Autumn Statement 2022
Dear PAYadvice.UK, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, made his Autumn Statement speech. The Chancellor … Continue reading Autumn Statement 2022
HMRC late payment interest rates change
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 3%. The … Continue reading HMRC late payment interest rates change
Autumn Statement 17th November 2022
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have agreed that the Autumn Statement will now be delivered … Continue reading Autumn Statement 17th November 2022
PAYE RTI 2023-24: Technical Pack updated
The HMRC Software Developer Support Team have notified updates to the Real Time Information technical specifications and an update to … Continue reading PAYE RTI 2023-24: Technical Pack updated
October 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC have published their October 2022 edition of the employers bulletin. It covers a multitude of topics: PAYE Reduction in … Continue reading October 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Chancellor brings forward further Medium-Term Fiscal Plan measures
The Chancellor of The Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has, Monday 17th October 2022, brought forward a number of measures from 31st … Continue reading Chancellor brings forward further Medium-Term Fiscal Plan measures
U-Turn on Corporation Tax
The government on Friday 14th October 2022, announced (as part of the PM pres conference) that Corporation Tax will increase … Continue reading U-Turn on Corporation Tax
HMRC refunding Tax Credits Ltd clients
Taxpayers who have reclaimed tax payments using the repayment agent Tax Credits Ltd since December 2021 are being directly refunded by … Continue reading HMRC refunding Tax Credits Ltd clients
New Starter Checklist for PAYE available
HM Revenue and Customs have launched a New Starter Checklist as an alternative way for new employees to ensure their … Continue reading New Starter Checklist for PAYE available
Chancellor accepts request to stand aside
Friday 14th October 2022 saw one of the shortest service Chancellor of the Exchequer as Kwasi Kwarteng stands aside at … Continue reading Chancellor accepts request to stand aside
Medium-Term Fiscal Plan (Budget)
The Chancellor has commissioned the OBR’s forecast for 31st October 2022, and will publish the Medium-Term Fiscal Plan on the … Continue reading Medium-Term Fiscal Plan (Budget)
HMRC cracks down on unlawful estate agents
HMRC adds 68 estate agents to the list of named businesses not complying with money laundering regulations. Dozens of estate … Continue reading HMRC cracks down on unlawful estate agents
November 2022 NI change – Drop the message
To ensure taxpayers understood their increased National Insurance contributions from 6th April 2022, that the additional contribution was to help … Continue reading November 2022 NI change – Drop the message
IR35 Off payroll working rules repealed from 6th April 2023 – cancelled
As part of the Chancellors Growth Plan 2022 speech: Mr Speaker, we can also simplify the IR35 rules – and … Continue reading IR35 Off payroll working rules repealed from 6th April 2023 – cancelled
Company Share Option Plan (CSOP) limits doubled
Growth Plan – a package of measures to deliver a pro-growth, simplified tax system that supports business investment across the … Continue reading Company Share Option Plan (CSOP) limits doubled
Tax cuts planned for April 2023
Chancellor announces new Growth Plan with biggest package of tax cuts in generations The government has announced that the planned … Continue reading Tax cuts planned for April 2023
Payroll 2022-23: November changes to NICs
The following has been provided by the HMRC Software Developer Support Team (SDST):- Dear Developer, On 22 September the Government … Continue reading Payroll 2022-23: November changes to NICs
HMRC late payment interest rates rise
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted on 22nd September 2022 to increase the Bank of England base rate … Continue reading HMRC late payment interest rates rise
3rd National Insurance change confirmed for 6th November 2022
The 1.25 percentage point rise in National Insurance will be reversed from 6th November 2022, the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has … Continue reading 3rd National Insurance change confirmed for 6th November 2022
HM Treasury confirm Friday 23rd September 2022 for the mini budget
Subject to the agreement of the House of Commons, On Friday 23rd September, Chancellor Kwai Kwarteng will unveil the Growth … Continue reading HM Treasury confirm Friday 23rd September 2022 for the mini budget
Benefits and credits to be paid early ahead of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral
The government has confirmed that payments of benefits normally due in accounts on Monday 19th September 2022 will be made … Continue reading Benefits and credits to be paid early ahead of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral
State funeral will be a public holiday
King Charles III has approved, at the ceremony St James palace proclaiming him as monarch, a bank holiday across the … Continue reading State funeral will be a public holiday
Approved Mileage Allowance Payments error
HMRC’s Income Tax Policy Team has indicated that over the last 6 months, both HMRC & HM Treasury have received … Continue reading Approved Mileage Allowance Payments error
Directors of a tax avoidance promoters named for the first time
HMRC uses new powers to publicly name the directors of tax avoidance promoting companies. Tax avoidance bosses have been named … Continue reading Directors of a tax avoidance promoters named for the first time
HMRC interest rates to be revised
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 1.75%. HMRC … Continue reading HMRC interest rates to be revised
Organised Labour Fraud
As part of the August 2022 employer bulletin, HMRC has issued information on Organised Labour Fraud. Organised labour fraud is … Continue reading Organised Labour Fraud
PAYE new variable payment plan
From 19th September 2022, in response to feedback, employers’ with PAYE will be able to setup and take advantage of … Continue reading PAYE new variable payment plan
August 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC have published their August 2022 edition of the employers bulletin. It covers a multitude of topics: PAYE PAYE Settlement … Continue reading August 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Consultation launched to tackle tax rebate reprobates
We have all seen them, constant advertising to claim marriage tax allowance rebates, or tax reliefs for working from home. … Continue reading Consultation launched to tackle tax rebate reprobates
NI change 6th July 2022 – are you ready?
Increase in National Insurance thresholds On 23rd March 2022 in the Spring Statement 2022, the UK government announced an increase … Continue reading NI change 6th July 2022 – are you ready?
June 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC have published their June 2022 edition of the employers bulletin. It covers a multitude of topics. A primary focus … Continue reading June 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC urges customers to leave tax avoidance scheme promoted by London-based firm
HMRC names Peak PAYE Ltd as a tax avoidance promoter and urges individuals to withdraw from using it. This tax … Continue reading HMRC urges customers to leave tax avoidance scheme promoted by London-based firm
Takeaway boss who abused Covid-19 support schemes banned for 7 years
Company wrongly claimed £50,000 support during the pandemic through Eat Out to Help Out and furlough schemes. Ifraz Nabi has … Continue reading Takeaway boss who abused Covid-19 support schemes banned for 7 years
HMRC wins disguised remuneration tax avoidance case
The Court of Appeal has found in favour of HMRC that Mr Hoey was liable to pay the tax in … Continue reading HMRC wins disguised remuneration tax avoidance case
HMRC instructs agents they can stop using late P45’s
In the HMRC agent update 96 published 19th May 2022, revised guidance has been issued in relation to the late … Continue reading HMRC instructs agents they can stop using late P45’s