Get ready for mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BiKs) For employers who offer any of the mandatory benefits: Cars … Continue reading Payrolling Benefits and registration
Payrolling Benefits and registration
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Mandating Payrolling of Benefits in Kind (MPBiKs) – July/August 2026 update and the revised draft RTI Data Items
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have updated the draft guides on Mandating Payrolling Benefits in Kind (MPBiKs) on the … Continue reading Mandating Payrolling of Benefits in Kind (MPBiKs) – July/August 2026 update and the revised draft RTI Data Items
Do not to ignore Simple Assessment letters
HMRC is urging those who receive a Simple Assessment letter this summer to check it carefully and pay any tax … Continue reading Do not to ignore Simple Assessment letters
Claim tax relief for your job expenses – Vehicles you use for work
You may be able to claim tax relief if you use cars, vans, motorcycles or bicycles for work. This does … Continue reading Claim tax relief for your job expenses – Vehicles you use for work
Prime Minister Burnham to hand mayors a share of income tax
The Prime Minister has launched the biggest transfer of power from Westminster in a generation, giving communities greater control over … Continue reading Prime Minister Burnham to hand mayors a share of income tax
Electric Company Car Tax increased by a third from April 2026 and more increases for the future
When the New Tax Year day 6th April 2026 arrived, so did a plethora of changes to taxation. For those … Continue reading Electric Company Car Tax increased by a third from April 2026 and more increases for the future
Budget to move “power and money out of Westminster, and into every postcode
The Chancellor has confirmed that the date of the Budget will be Wednesday 28 October 2026. In a video message, the … Continue reading Budget to move “power and money out of Westminster, and into every postcode
Is your payslip missing?
The legal requirement Most employees and workers are required to be issued with a payslip on or before each time … Continue reading Is your payslip missing?
Choose carefully’: degree choice drives earnings
Graduates earn on average around £100,000 more over their lifetime than non-graduate counterparts, but returns vary by degree subject. Students’ … Continue reading Choose carefully’: degree choice drives earnings
Great British Summer Savings: Tax cut on kids’ meals and days out goes live
Every family across the UK will pay less tax on meals and days out as new VAT cut helps families … Continue reading Great British Summer Savings: Tax cut on kids’ meals and days out goes live
Tax Gap 2024-25 at 6.4%
The estimated provisional UK tax gap for the 2024 to 2025 tax year is 6.4% or £59.2 billion. The largest … Continue reading Tax Gap 2024-25 at 6.4%
PSA deadlines and timing
As part of the Employers Bulletin June 2026, the HMRC is reminding employers on changes and deadlines for PSA reporting. … Continue reading PSA deadlines and timing
Get ready to pay Class 1A for benefits
It’s that time of year to get ready to pay the Class 1A 15% charge on benefits for the 2025/2026 … Continue reading Get ready to pay Class 1A for benefits
Low earner’s pension payment
As part of the employers bulletin June 2026 articles, the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued information on the … Continue reading Low earner’s pension payment
Pension tax relief – still getting it wrong
As part of the HMRC June 2026 Employer Bulletin, there is an article that highlights that the Low Incomes Tax … Continue reading Pension tax relief – still getting it wrong
Employer Bulletin: June 2026
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: June 2026
Payrolling Benefits April 2027 phasing (MPBiKs)
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have confirmed a phased approach to the implementation of Payrolling for April 2027 and … Continue reading Payrolling Benefits April 2027 phasing (MPBiKs)
Payrolling 2027 (MPBiKs) – mandatory items confirmed
Company Cars and Vans are are part of mandatory Payrolling On Monday 15th June, HMRC have confirmed a simplification to … Continue reading Payrolling 2027 (MPBiKs) – mandatory items confirmed
Get ready for your 2027 (MPBiKs) Payrolling project
HMRC have indicated that benefits in kind must be payrolled from April 2027. This is being referred to as Mandatory … Continue reading Get ready for your 2027 (MPBiKs) Payrolling project
Dodgy shops: “We are coming for you”
HMRC crackdown targets criminals exploiting the high street. HMRC will carry out more than 30,000 interventions this year to tackle tax … Continue reading Dodgy shops: “We are coming for you”
Cycling and walking boom with thousands of new routes and safer crossings
Aim to deliver 5,000 new walking, wheeling and cycling routes and 10,000 safer crossings over the next 5 years. more than half … Continue reading Cycling and walking boom with thousands of new routes and safer crossings
Tax fraud warning: ‘Bills of Exchange’
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has seen an increase in attempts to use ‘Bills of Exchange’ to pay a tax … Continue reading Tax fraud warning: ‘Bills of Exchange’
Business mileage for employees’ own vehicles increase by 10p to 55p
Mileage Allowance Payments (MAPs) are what an employer can pay employees for using their own vehicle for business journeys. They’re … Continue reading Business mileage for employees’ own vehicles increase by 10p to 55p
Check if you need to register as a Tax adviser – that includes payroll
From Monday 18th May 2026, a new registration requirement for tax advisers will roll out. New mandatory tax adviser registration … Continue reading Check if you need to register as a Tax adviser – that includes payroll
Self Assessment confusion: Bank and Building Society Interest
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are indicating that they are aware of concerns raised by representative bodies about tax payers … Continue reading Self Assessment confusion: Bank and Building Society Interest
Employer Bulletin: April 2026
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: April 2026
Happy New (Tax) Year 2026
Here it is again, the start of a New Tax Year. Often when meeting with payroll and tax professionals from … Continue reading Happy New (Tax) Year 2026
Mileage rates review to support working people
Millions of drivers who claim motoring expenses could benefit from a review of approved mileage rates. Millions of drivers who … Continue reading Mileage rates review to support working people
Get ‘Tax Confident’
HMRC launches Tax Confident, a new website to help people understand tax in plain, simple terms. HMRC launches ‘Tax Confident’ website designed to fill tax knowledge … Continue reading Get ‘Tax Confident’
Shut down of Four companies linked to scheme aiding directors to walk away from debts
Wound-up in the public interest following Insolvency Service investigations Four companies have been shut down after investigations revealed they were … Continue reading Shut down of Four companies linked to scheme aiding directors to walk away from debts
Isle of Man Budget 2026 changes tax, National Insurance and Minimum Wage
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas MHK emphasised financial discipline and investment in services alongside a substantial rise in the personal allowance … Continue reading Isle of Man Budget 2026 changes tax, National Insurance and Minimum Wage
Payroll services to register as Tax Advisers and have AML responsibilities
HMRC are introducing the requirements to register in stages. From 18th May 2026, HMRC will introduce an online registration system … Continue reading Payroll services to register as Tax Advisers and have AML responsibilities
HMRC electronic payment deadline for February and March 2026
As part of the February Employer Bulletin, the HMRC are reminding employers that the regular electronic payment deadline of 22nd … Continue reading HMRC electronic payment deadline for February and March 2026
Payroll technical specifications: Income Tax April 2026
The 'Specification for PAYE tax table routines' has been updated to version 24.0 (February 2026). HM Revenue and Customs have … Continue reading Payroll technical specifications: Income Tax April 2026
Employer Bulletin: February 2026
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: February 2026
11.48 million beat the Self Assessment deadline
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
Payroll 2026-2027: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds – updates on Income Tax
(c)2025 Photo by PSP The HMRC issued the following (edited) information on Friday 16th January 2026 confirming the U.K. tax … Continue reading Payroll 2026-2027: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds – updates on Income Tax
Scottish Budget 2026 – Income Tax
Majority of [Scottish] taxpayers will pay less income tax than in rest of the UK. Changes to the basic and … Continue reading Scottish Budget 2026 – Income Tax
Fuel margins remain “persistently high”
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) publishes latest report analysing competition in the road fuel market and the factors influencing prices … Continue reading Fuel margins remain “persistently high”
HMRC app surge on those taking control of their tax
Over 4.2 million HMRC app downloads in 2025. More than 136 million logins, a 20% increase on 2024. Older and retired people … Continue reading HMRC app surge on those taking control of their tax
HMRC revises interest rates
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate cut to 3.75% on … Continue reading HMRC revises interest rates
2026/2027 P60 & eP60 substitute adjustments
The HMRC have issued the RD1 Specification for employer substitute form P60 and e P60 for the tax year 2026 … Continue reading 2026/2027 P60 & eP60 substitute adjustments
New PAYE responsibilities in labour supply chains – Umbrellas
As part of the December 2025 Employer Bulletin, information on Labour supply change responsibilities have been issued: From 6th April … Continue reading New PAYE responsibilities in labour supply chains – Umbrellas
Grocery Salary Sacrifice! Buyer beware
As part of the December 2025 Employer Bulletin, HMRC have shared information on promoted Salary Sacrifices Grocery Schemes. They confirm … Continue reading Grocery Salary Sacrifice! Buyer beware
Employer Bulletin: December 2025
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: December 2025
Tax on cancelled, moved or curtailed shifts
As a result of the Employment Rights Bill currently going through parliament and anticipated as something that will be passed, … Continue reading Tax on cancelled, moved or curtailed shifts
HMRC confirm most of the 2026/2027 values for software
Payroll 2026-27: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from April 2026 Dear PAYadvice.UK Following the Autumn Budget of 26 Ltd November 2025, … Continue reading HMRC confirm most of the 2026/2027 values for software
Budget 2025 – Collective money purchase schemes
As part of budget 2025 announcements have been progressed in relation to collective money purchase schemes. What a CMP The … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Collective money purchase schemes
Budget 2025 – Changes to Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS)
This measure is about bringing Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) within the scope of the benefit in kind rules as … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Changes to Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS)
2026/2027 Welsh Rate of Income Tax
Following the UK budget on 26th November 2025 which applied a freeze of tax bands and rates, potentially until 5th … Continue reading 2026/2027 Welsh Rate of Income Tax
Section 690 – Overseas Workday Relief
A new measure is introduced that will affect employers who notify HMRC through a PAYE-notification, often referred to as a Section … Continue reading Section 690 – Overseas Workday Relief
Umbrellas — rules to tackle non-compliance
What are umbrella companies? Umbrella companies are employment intermediaries that employ workers on behalf of agencies and end clients. Many … Continue reading Umbrellas — rules to tackle non-compliance
Tax advisers to register with HMRC and meet minimum standards
Tax advisers who interact with HMRC on behalf of clients will be legally required to register and meet minimum standards … Continue reading Tax advisers to register with HMRC and meet minimum standards
Budget 2025 – Working from home relief abolished
Employees who are required to work from home to perform the duties of their employment are entitled to tax relief … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Working from home relief abolished
Disguised remuneration: tax avoidance using unfunded pension arrangements
Tax avoidance arrangements seeking to avoid Corporation Tax, Income Tax and National Insurance contributions by using unfunded pension arrangements. HMRC … Continue reading Disguised remuneration: tax avoidance using unfunded pension arrangements
Independent Loan Charge review and response
The independent loan charge review and government response were published Wednesday 26th November 2025 following Budget 2025. At Autumn Budget … Continue reading Independent Loan Charge review and response
Budget 2025 – The Red Box
The Red Budget Box According to information published by Parliament, the word Budget comes from an old French word ‘bougette’ … Continue reading Budget 2025 – The Red Box
New Cryptoasset reporting rules – Jan 2026
From 1st January 2026 if you provide cryptoasset services in the UK, you’ll have new responsibilities for collecting data and … Continue reading New Cryptoasset reporting rules – Jan 2026
Investigation into $28 million crypto scheme
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) launches first major cryptocurrency investigation into suspected fraud. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) (20th November … Continue reading Investigation into $28 million crypto scheme
Tax fraud warning for employment agencies and employers
HMRC is aware that businesses are being approached by organisations offering models which falsely claim to be able to reduce employment … Continue reading Tax fraud warning for employment agencies and employers
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
Millions of pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments
Nine million pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments … Continue reading Millions of pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments
Electric vehicle (EV) charging at home to be easier
Reforms to open up affordable home charging to thousands more households new proposed planning reforms to cut red tape giving … Continue reading Electric vehicle (EV) charging at home to be easier
100 days to Self Assessment deadline
Self Assessment filers reminded to file their tax return with 100 days to go to the deadline Self Assessment filers … Continue reading 100 days to Self Assessment deadline
Employee Notice of Tax Code – Commissioners’ Direction
(c)2025 PAYadvice.UK Direction about the approved method of electronic communication to give an employee notice of a tax code. The … Continue reading Employee Notice of Tax Code – Commissioners’ Direction
Employer Bulletin: October 2025
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: October 2025
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
Exchequer Secretary speech to the annual HMRC Conference
(C)2025 PAYadvice Ltd Simon Parsons of SD Worx, PAYadvice and representing the BCS Oayroll Group (part of the Chartered Institute … Continue reading Exchequer Secretary speech to the annual HMRC Conference
£4.2 million pay fix fines
Competition and Market Authority (CMA)’s investigation into sports broadcasting and production companies colluding on rates of pay for freelance workers. … Continue reading £4.2 million pay fix fines
Legislation updates 2026 for payroll
Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2026 for payroll. We believe … Continue reading Legislation updates 2026 for payroll
Autumn 2025 budget date announced
On Wednesday 3rd September 2025, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that the date of the Budget will be held on … Continue reading Autumn 2025 budget date announced
Winter fuel payment latest
New Winter Fuel Payment Policy HMRC Customer Stakeholder Engagement Team have shared information with PAYadvice.UK and others regarding the new … Continue reading Winter fuel payment latest
Supporting students as they start the 25/26 academic year
Steven Darling, Director of Customer Experience, offers advice to help students get ready for payment This is an exciting time … Continue reading Supporting students as they start the 25/26 academic year
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
Scams warning as Self Assessment filers targeted
HMRC encourages SA filers to recognise a scam and protect themselves from fraud HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is calling … Continue reading Scams warning as Self Assessment filers targeted
Employers PAYE disputed charge process changed
As part of the August 2025 Employer Bulletin, HMRC have confirmed changes to the raising of charge resolution cases, now … Continue reading Employers PAYE disputed charge process changed
Employer Bulletin: August 2025
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: August 2025
Discounts for electric vans and trucks extended
thousands of businesses and fleet operators will continue to receive crucial financial support after existing grant scheme extended move provides certainty … Continue reading Discounts for electric vans and trucks extended
Non-compliant umbrellas to be tackled
The government says it is committed to closing the tax gap and making the tax system fairer. Good and bad … Continue reading Non-compliant umbrellas to be tackled
Spotting disguised remuneration tax avoidance schemes
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have published promotional information on how to spot the signs of disguised remuneration tax avoidance … Continue reading Spotting disguised remuneration tax avoidance schemes
Electric car prices slashed as grant scheme expands to 13 more models
The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper and easier for people across the UK. thirteen models … Continue reading Electric car prices slashed as grant scheme expands to 13 more models
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
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
Electric Car Grant
Car manufacturers can apply for vehicle eligibility for the grant from 16 July 2025 The government is making it easier … Continue reading Electric Car Grant
Boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution
Salary sacrifice EV schemes Electric Vehicles (EV) are an increasing Salary Sacrifice arrangement that works being offered by employers enabling … Continue reading Boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution
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
Crypto bros being forced to pay fair share of tax
New rules are to unmask anyone evading tax due on their crypto profits UK crypto holders must provide personal details … Continue reading Crypto bros being forced to pay fair share of tax
Fairer parking drive to crackdown on unjust charges
Motorists protected as plans to raise standards across the private parking industry unveiled through a new strengthened Private Parking Code … Continue reading Fairer parking drive to crackdown on unjust charges
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
Tax relief – Claim it yourself
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are encouraging tax payers who have work related expenses to claim qualifying tax reliefs directly … Continue reading Tax relief – Claim it yourself
Being moved between umbrellas?
With HMRC clamping down on some umbrella organisations, and new regulatory obligations also being introduced, some employees are finding that … Continue reading Being moved between umbrellas?
5.3% Tax gap
The estimated tax gap for the 2023 to 2024 tax year is £46.8 billion. The government has announced plans to … Continue reading 5.3% Tax gap
Umbrella employers – good practice updates
The June 2025 Employer Bulletin has outlined and shared resources for umbrella employer organisation, their users and associated employees. The … Continue reading Umbrella employers – good practice updates
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
Dedicated crypto specialist to help recover online assets
New crypto specialist will help the insolvency agency trace rising number of digital assets held by individuals in bankruptcy and … Continue reading Dedicated crypto specialist to help recover online assets
Isle of Man and UK tax avoidance crackdown
Isle of Man Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson MHK held a virtual meeting Tuesday 27th May 2026 with the UK … Continue reading Isle of Man and UK tax avoidance crackdown
New rules to end Buy-Now, Pay-Later wild-west, and protect millions of shoppers to drive growth
Over 10 million people who use Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products are to gain stronger rights and clearer protections under new … Continue reading New rules to end Buy-Now, Pay-Later wild-west, and protect millions of shoppers to drive growth