Millions filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year by the deadline. 97.25% of tax … Continue reading 11.48 million beat the Self Assessment deadline
11.48 million beat the Self Assessment deadline
Category: Penalties
Where are October 2025 shamed employer minimum pay breaches happening?
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) audit teams from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have caught and fined another 491 employers … Continue reading Where are October 2025 shamed employer minimum pay breaches happening?
Another 491 employers fined £10million+ for National Minimum Wage breach
£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 … Continue reading Another 491 employers fined £10million+ for National Minimum Wage breach
Illegal delivery riders shut down
Illegal workers arrested in nationwide enforcement surge Hundreds of arrests have been made across the UK following a week-long crackdown … Continue reading Illegal delivery riders shut down
Payroll Service providers to be registered from April 2026
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have confirmed the intention Payroll Service providers to be registered along with other Tax Advisers … Continue reading Payroll Service providers to be registered from April 2026
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
HMRC late payment interest rates revised following the Bank of England rate cut
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee announced on 8th May 2025 to reduce the Bank of England base rate … Continue reading HMRC late payment interest rates revised following the Bank of England rate cut
More than 1,000 directors disqualified in 2024-2025
The latest statistics for Insolvency Service enforcement outcomes… outline Covid loan abuse and bankruptcy restriction orders. More than 1,000 directors … Continue reading More than 1,000 directors disqualified in 2024-2025
Tackling tax advisers facilitating non-compliance
As part of announcements in the Spring Statement 2025, the government have launched a further consultation seeking views on whether HM … Continue reading Tackling tax advisers facilitating non-compliance
Minimum Wage – CIPP South Live
Next up is the short update from Jenni Morris on National Minimum Wage. Increasingly employers are falling foul of NMW … Continue reading Minimum Wage – CIPP South Live
How salary sacrifice affects National Minimum Wage
As part of the October 2024 Employer Bulletin, the HMRC has reminded employers of the impacts that salary sacrifice (salary … Continue reading How salary sacrifice affects National Minimum Wage
Minimum pay enforcement results
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have published the enforcement results of National Minimum Wage (NMW) and the National … Continue reading Minimum pay enforcement results
Rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown
The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced last month that the government would crack down on unscrupulous employers who are hiring … Continue reading Rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown
Minimum wage and the Payroll Savings scheme dilemma!
Lees of Scotland are another retailer caught out by the complex National Minimum Wage regulations and their efforts to help … Continue reading Minimum wage and the Payroll Savings scheme dilemma!
Deadline missed for employee share schemes?
HMRC have issued information on employment related securities as part of the July 2024 employer bulletin. Employment Related Securities (ERS) … Continue reading Deadline missed for employee share schemes?
IT consultant given directorship ban over concealing Covid loan
IT consultant applied for two Bounce Back Loans and failed to disclose existence of first loan to liquidators Syzmon Jastrzebski … Continue reading IT consultant given directorship ban over concealing Covid loan
£900,000 penalty for promoter of tax avoidance scheme
A tax avoidance promoter whose schemes were used by locum doctors and nurses faces a £900,000 penalty for failing to … Continue reading £900,000 penalty for promoter of tax avoidance scheme
Pay boost for 21 & 22 year olds and younger workers
National Minimum Wage increases imminent National Minimum Wage applies to all employees and workers who have reached school leaving age … Continue reading Pay boost for 21 & 22 year olds and younger workers
Shamed for not paying minimum wage
524 businesses have been named for failing to pay the minimum wage Employers ordered to repay workers nearly £16 million, … Continue reading Shamed for not paying minimum wage
Work security check time is Working Time
An employment agency breached National Minimum Wage (NMW) regulations by not paying enough to cover waiting time for workplace security … Continue reading Work security check time is Working Time
Six-year ban for boss who employed illegal workers
The owner of a Cumbria pizzeria and takeaway has been banned as a company director for six years after hiring … Continue reading Six-year ban for boss who employed illegal workers
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
Minimum Pay – Geographical approach to employers
National Minimum Wage compliance approach As part of the NMW compliance approach outlined in the December 2023 Employer Bulletin, HM … Continue reading Minimum Pay – Geographical approach to employers
Right to Work – Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice
Published Draft Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice Home Office has published a draft code of practice on illegal working penalties, … Continue reading Right to Work – Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice
Illegal workers arrested at Central London hotel
11 agency workers were arrested by Immigration Enforcement at the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park The intelligence-led operation uncovered illegal … Continue reading Illegal workers arrested at Central London hotel
Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
Fines are to be more than tripled for employers and landlords who allow illegal migrants to work for them or … Continue reading Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
PAYadvice.UK publishes Minimum pay resources
Following the June 2023 publication by the Department of Business and Trade of the 202 shamed UK employers who failed … Continue reading PAYadvice.UK publishes Minimum pay resources
202 Employers shamed for underpaying minimum wage
202 businesses have been named by DBT for failing to pay the minimum wage to lowest paid workers. These employers … Continue reading 202 Employers shamed for underpaying minimum wage
Over 100 illegal workers arrested
The Home Office deployed over 300 immigration officers on over 150 enforcement visits in one day to crack down on … Continue reading Over 100 illegal workers arrested
Illegal working moped delivery drivers targeted
All employers in the UK have a responsibility to prevent illegal working. Employers can be jailed for 5 years and … Continue reading Illegal working moped delivery drivers targeted
New crackdown on fraud
New offence will make it easier to prosecute a large organisation if an employee commits fraud for the organisation’s benefit. … Continue reading New crackdown on 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
LITRG explains how to challenge Self-Assessment late filing penalties
Taxpayers who have been fined for failing to file their Self-Assessment tax return on time may be able to have … Continue reading LITRG explains how to challenge Self-Assessment late filing penalties
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
Significant minimum pay rise may impact employer reward strategies
Employers may need to review their reward strategies! With the proposal of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) for a significant … Continue reading Significant minimum pay rise may impact employer reward strategies
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
Tax avoidance promoter fined £1 million
A tax avoidance scheme promoter has been hit with a £1 million fine after a legal challenge by HM Revenue … Continue reading Tax avoidance promoter fined £1 million
HMRC interest rate changes
HMRC interest rates for late payments are revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 0.75%. The Bank … Continue reading HMRC interest rate changes
100,000 spread their Self Assessment tax bill
Almost 100,000 Self Assessment filers have used online payment plans to spread the cost of their tax bill into manageable … Continue reading 100,000 spread their Self Assessment tax bill
HMRC late payment interest rates to be revised
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted on 2nd February 2022 to increase the Bank of England base rate … Continue reading HMRC late payment interest rates to be revised
Clamping down on tax avoidance
As part of the Autumn budget 2021 announcements, the government are progression new measures to clamp down on promoters of … Continue reading Clamping down on tax avoidance
Reduce risk of using umbrellas who operate tax avoidance schemes
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have issued new guidance to help agencies and employers reduce their risks of using umbrella … Continue reading Reduce risk of using umbrellas who operate tax avoidance schemes
Money Laundering Consultations launched
HM Treasury have published two consultations in relation to Anti-Money Laundering: 1. Changes to the Money Laundering Regulations 2. Reviewing … Continue reading Money Laundering Consultations launched
Minimum wage law breaker Employers ‘named and shamed’
Government names and shames 191 employers who have underpaid workers, including major household namesnamed firms have been fined for owing … Continue reading Minimum wage law breaker Employers ‘named and shamed’
Simplified tax reporting for self-employed and small businesses
Reforms to the tax system that will make it easier for small businesses to fill out their returns have been … Continue reading Simplified tax reporting for self-employed and small businesses
Supply chain due diligence to assure labour supply chains
HMRC have issued guidance (13th May 2021) to both and help warn business to be aware of risks within Labour … Continue reading Supply chain due diligence to assure labour supply chains
HMRC publish guidance for those employed by umbrellas
HMRC have published further guidance (29th April 2021) to clarify the position on agency and contractors who are employees of … Continue reading HMRC publish guidance for those employed by umbrellas
BEIS-HMRC Joint National Minimum Wage Stakeholder Forum
BEIS and HMRC held a Joint National Minimum Wage (NMW) virtual Stakeholder Forum on 29th April 2021 with employer and … Continue reading BEIS-HMRC Joint National Minimum Wage Stakeholder Forum
Job Support Scheme – Guidance Published (30th October 2020)
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme – Guidance Published (30th October 2020)
October 2020 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Dear @PAYadvice, [The] Employer Bulletin (October 2020, Issue 86) includes all of the latest COVID-19 updates to help [employers] continue … Continue reading October 2020 HMRC Employer Bulletin
PAYE RTI penalties – continuation of the risk-based approach to charging penalties
HMRC is to continue its risk-based approach to PAYE late filing and late payment penalties for the 2020/21 tax year. … Continue reading PAYE RTI penalties – continuation of the risk-based approach to charging penalties