Student and postgraduate loan generic notification service messages to employers As part of the April 2023 Employer bulletin, the HMRC … Continue reading Generic Notifications for student loans – What’s the point!
Category: Real Time Information
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!
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 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
February 2023 Employer Bulletin
This links to edition 100 of the online Employer Bulletin. In this month’s edition of the Employer Bulletin there are … Continue reading February 2023 Employer Bulletin
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
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
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
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
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
Improving the data HMRC collects – consultation
The government have launched a consultation to improve data in relation to employment and self employment. The consultation Proposes a … Continue reading Improving the data HMRC collects – consultation
Gender recognition application modernised
The Government committed to modernising the application process in response to the public consultation on the Gender Recognition Act, where … Continue reading Gender recognition application modernised
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 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
April 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading April 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Statutory Sick Pay rebate scheme (SSPRS) reopens
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has announced support for businesses who have been impacted by the Omicron variant with the reopening of … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay rebate scheme (SSPRS) reopens
Record number of people on payroll
The December 2021 Office of National Statistics (ONS) report: Labour market overview, UK: December 2021 The data comes from HM … Continue reading Record number of people on payroll
Steps to modernise and simplify UK tax system
As part of Tax Administration and Maintenance Day the government has set out more detail on work to deliver a … Continue reading Steps to modernise and simplify UK tax system
Paying early for Christmas?
Reporting PAYE information in real time when payments are made early at Christmas As part of the employer bulletin, HMRC … Continue reading Paying early for Christmas?
HMRC Agent Update 89 has been published (October 2021)
Dear PAYadvice.UK, Agent Update: issue 89 is now available and contains the latest guidance and information for tax agents and advisers. … Continue reading HMRC Agent Update 89 has been published (October 2021)
HMRC October 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the October 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC October 2021 Employer Bulletin
UK Labour market overview – October 2021
The most recent ONS data show the labour market continuing to recover. The number of payroll employees showed another monthly … Continue reading UK Labour market overview – October 2021
PAYE RTI 2022-23: Technical Pack updated
The HMRC Software Developer Support Team have notified two updates to the Real Time Information technical specifications and an update … Continue reading PAYE RTI 2022-23: Technical Pack updated
HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the August 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
New format NINOs? No they’re Temporary Reference Numbers (TRNs) – do not use!
There have been a number of questions circulating about new format National Insurance Numbers identified as such on letters to … Continue reading New format NINOs? No they’re Temporary Reference Numbers (TRNs) – do not use!
Gender Recognition Certificate fee reduced
The Government has reduced the Gender Recognition Certificate fee to £5. The Government has delivered on its pledge to reduce … Continue reading Gender Recognition Certificate fee reduced
Want to Payroll Benefits In Kind (PBIK) and not issue P11Ds anymore?
Register for payrolling benefits and expenses If your considering payrolling benefits and expenses from April 2022, they need to register. … Continue reading Want to Payroll Benefits In Kind (PBIK) and not issue P11Ds anymore?
HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the April 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
IR35/Off-Payroll Working – Operating Payroll
This article is based on parts of the HMRC Employment Status Manual ESM10019. How does a Deemed Employer operate PAYE? … Continue reading IR35/Off-Payroll Working – Operating Payroll
ONS UK Labour market overview: March 2021
The latest three months to February 2021 recorded small increases in the number of payroll employees although since February 2020, … Continue reading ONS UK Labour market overview: March 2021
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updated
HMRC have updated the following relating to the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) on Wednesday 13th January 2021. Page … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updated
Legislation Update 2021 for payroll
PAYadvice.UK have issued its 21.4 version of the PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2021. This is a compilation of the confirmed … Continue reading Legislation Update 2021 for payroll
Need HMRC help? New Year opening times
Christmas opening times The image shows the HMRC opening times for the Christmas period. There may be slight variations on … Continue reading Need HMRC help? New Year opening times
Treasury Direction in relation to the Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
On 13th November, the Chancellor made a Treasury Direction under Section 71 and 76 of the Coronavirus Act to extend … Continue reading Treasury Direction in relation to the Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
RTI reporting obligations for payments made early at Christmas
Dear @PAYadvice, We know that some employers pay their employees earlier than usual over the Christmas period, for example the … Continue reading RTI reporting obligations for payments made early at Christmas
Revised Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance has been delivered today as promised
Dear @PAYadvice, Please share the following message sent on behalf of the Chief Executive and Permanent Secretary – HMRC I’m writing … Continue reading Revised Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance has been delivered today as promised
Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension until the end of March 2021 The … Continue reading Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced
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)
Job Support Scheme Open – financial impact test
*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 Open – financial impact test
No National Insurance number? So what!
National Insurance Number delays The October 2020 HMRC bulletin provides additional guidance on National Insurance requirements.Due to COVID-19, the Department … Continue reading No National Insurance number? So what!
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
Job Support Scheme starts 1st November 2020
From 1st November, for the next six months, the Job Support Scheme will protect viable jobs in businesses who are … Continue reading Job Support Scheme starts 1st November 2020
2021/2022 RTI specifications issued
The HMRC Software Developers Support Team have issued revised RTI RIM artefacts for 2021-22 version 1.0 in the technical pack … Continue reading 2021/2022 RTI specifications issued
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
Employment in the UK
The Office for National Statistics have released their latest labour market report. While some have lost their jobs, the biggest … Continue reading Employment in the UK
RTI Earlier Year Updates – the end is nigh
The HMRC Operational Excellence section have confirmed the end of the Real Time Information (RTI) Earlier Year Update EYU. HMRC, … Continue reading RTI Earlier Year Updates – the end is nigh
‘New Starter Justice’ – left out of furlough #COVID19 #Coronavirus
The governments Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme announced on 20th March 2020 (with backdated options to 1st March 2020) originally indicated … Continue reading ‘New Starter Justice’ – left out of furlough #COVID19 #Coronavirus
New P46(Car) form released
HMRC have released (28th April 2020) the updated P46(Car) for use from 6th April 2020 for those employers reporting company … Continue reading New P46(Car) form released
Employment Allowance – business sector choice errors
For 2020-2021 tax years onwards, you can only claim EA if your total (secondary) Class 1 National Insurance contributions (NICs) … Continue reading Employment Allowance – business sector choice errors
HMRC #COVID19 You Tube resources
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8EcnheDt1zhTsyhT9ak3xiXnmlvbHJJV PAYadvice.UK 24/4/2020
Reporting payments under RTI for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
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 … Continue reading Reporting payments under RTI for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
CJRS Furlough – Employees you can claim for #COVID19 #coronavirus
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 … Continue reading CJRS Furlough – Employees you can claim for #COVID19 #coronavirus
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – further updates 17th April 2020 – #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 … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – further updates 17th April 2020 – #COVID19 #coronavirus
Furlough grant claim calculation published #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 … Continue reading Furlough grant claim calculation published #COVID19 #coronavirus
Furlough Scheme cut-off date extended to 19th March 2020 #COVID19 #coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme The government have updated the guidance on Wednesday 15th April 2020 in relation to which employees and RTI data … Continue reading Furlough Scheme cut-off date extended to 19th March 2020 #COVID19 #coronavirus
HMRC launch helpline for businesses concerned about paying tax due to #coronavirus #COVID19
PAYadvice.com 13/3/2020
£4,000 Employment Allowance change to be announced in the Budget
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is predicted to announce further changes to the Employment Allowance. A cut in the ‘job … Continue reading £4,000 Employment Allowance change to be announced in the Budget
Employment Allowance Reform – requirement for reporting de minimis State aid in Euro removed
HM Revenue Employment Allowance Reform Policy team confirmed (Thursday 3rd October 2019) that employers will no longer be required to … Continue reading Employment Allowance Reform – requirement for reporting de minimis State aid in Euro removed
Off-Payroll Working (IR35) government response published, changes going ahead for April 2020
Thursday 11th July 2019 and HM Revenue and Customs have published the governments response to the consultation along with draft … Continue reading Off-Payroll Working (IR35) government response published, changes going ahead for April 2020
The Employment Allowance is about to get very complicated!
April 2020 sees a qualifying change to the Employment Allowance. Originally introduced in April 2014 at £2,000. Many employers benefit … Continue reading The Employment Allowance is about to get very complicated!
Employment Allowance reform 2020 consultation launched
UK employers entitlement to the £3,000 employment allowance is due to change from 6th April 2020. Employers with a secondary … Continue reading Employment Allowance reform 2020 consultation launched