Articles and information in relation to UK Payroll for business, employers and employees.
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. The August edition of the Employer Bulletin brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. The October 2026 edition of Employer Bulletin includes articles on: PAYE Payrolling … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: October 2026
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. The August edition of the Employer Bulletin brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. The August 2026 edition of Employer Bulletin includes articles on: PAYE Tax … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: August 2026
Get ready for mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BiKs) For employers who offer any of the mandatory benefits: Cars and Fuel Medical benefits Vans and Fuel It is important that employers start planning on both the payroll implementation aspects and how they will obtain and apply the required benefit data from their benefit providers. … Continue reading Payrolling Benefits and registration
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have updated the draft guides on Mandating Payrolling Benefits in Kind (MPBiKs) on the evening of Friday 31st July 2026. 31st July 2026 update: The default operation of mandatory payrolling Benefits in kind that come under mandatory payrolling from April 2027 have been listed. Reporting requirements The guidance has … Continue reading Mandating Payrolling of Benefits in Kind (MPBiKs) – July/August 2026 update and the revised draft RTI Data Items
When the New Tax Year day 6th April 2026 arrived, so did a plethora of changes to taxation. For those who have Electric Cars through employer schemes, the company car tax is increasing by a third. A salary sacrifice car is, for taxation purposes, treated as a company car Whether provided as a normal company … Continue reading Electric Company Car Tax increased by a third from April 2026 and more increases for the future
It’s that time of year to get ready to pay the Class 1A 15% charge on benefits for the 2025/2026 tax year Class 1A on benefits is not currently part of the payroll operation of PAYE. The realtime payroll related Class 1A capabilities currently present relate only to termination payments and sporting testimonials. P11D(b) Employers … Continue reading Get ready to pay Class 1A for benefits
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. Some of these topics have already been covered by PAYadvice.UK in articles and blogs and further articles and blogs may now additionally be published. The June 2026 edition of Employer Bulletin … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: June 2026
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have confirmed a phased approach to the implementation of Payrolling for April 2027 and a further phase in April 2028. Originally it had been proposed to mandate the payrolling of all benefits in kind excepting accommodation and loans, from April 2026. This was then delayed until April 2027. This … Continue reading Payrolling Benefits April 2027 phasing (MPBiKs)
Company Cars and Vans are are part of mandatory Payrolling On Monday 15th June, HMRC have confirmed a simplification to their original Payrolling mandation (MPBiKS) by phasing its introduction. So what does that mean for April 2027 preparation. It has been confirmed that mandatory Payrolling of benefits and introduction of Class 1A applies to: Company … Continue reading Payrolling 2027 (MPBiKs) – mandatory items confirmed
HMRC have indicated that benefits in kind must be payrolled from April 2027. This is being referred to as Mandatory Payrolling Benefits in Kind (MPBiKs). They had already issued two sets of draft documents with more information issued on Monday 15th June 2026 proposing a new phased approach for April 2027 and a further phase … Continue reading Get ready for your 2027 (MPBiKs) Payrolling project
Reforms to open up affordable home charging to thousands more households new proposed planning reforms to cut red tape giving renters and motorists without driveways greater access to cheaper charging at home residents could save up to £250 on application fees with wider proposals to help renters and leaseholders install chargers more households … Continue reading Electric vehicle (EV) charging at home to be easier
thousands of businesses and fleet operators will continue to receive crucial financial support after existing grant scheme extended move provides certainty for businesses to continue their switch to electric, supporting their expansion and jobs across the UK forms part of government’s £650 million scheme to make it cheaper to buy EVs and helping to boost growth as part of … Continue reading Discounts for electric vans and trucks extended
The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper and easier for people across the UK. thirteen models from Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall now qualify for major discounts as part of the Electric Car Grant scheme drivers to save £1,500 on these latest electric cars, in addition to 4 Citroën models announced earlier … Continue reading Electric car prices slashed as grant scheme expands to 13 more models
Car manufacturers can apply for vehicle eligibility for the grant from 16 July 2025 The government is making it easier and cheaper to own an electric vehicle. From 15th July 2025, they have launched an Electric Car Grant to support the transition to zero emission vehicles and incentivise sustainable automotive manufacturing. This intervention gives clarity … Continue reading Electric Car Grant
Salary sacrifice EV schemes Electric Vehicles (EV) are an increasing Salary Sacrifice arrangement that works being offered by employers enabling the expansion EV usage across the UK. Unlike some salary sacrifice arrangements which may not work as stated such as childcare and groceries which may not meet exemption qualifying conditions, EVs are not captured by … Continue reading Boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution
Motorists protected as plans to raise standards across the private parking industry unveiled through a new strengthened Private Parking Code of Practice . Motorists, families, and private parking operators are to benefit from improved standards, as a consultation on a new Private Parking Code of Practice is launched. Over 35 million people across the UK rely … Continue reading Fairer parking drive to crackdown on unjust charges
As the New Tax Year day 6th April 2025 arrives, so does a plethora of changes to taxation. For those who have Electric Cars through employer schemes, the company car tax is increasing by 50% today. Whether provided as a normal company car or via a car purchase scheme, EV scheme, Salary Sacrifice, or other … Continue reading Electric Company Car Tax increases +50%
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024 documentation Annex A, the company car tax rates for April 2025 have confirmed a +1% rise from 6th April 2025. For those with Electronic Vehicles (even via salary sacrifice schemes), the company car tax (yes it is a company provided car even via a lease company) applicable rises … Continue reading Company Car Tax goes up – April 2025
Company van The Van Benefit Charge applies when an employee is provided with a company van and it is used for personal journeys. The Van Fuel Benefit Charge applies where fuel is provided by the employer to cover private use. Company car fuel benefit A director or employee who is provided with a Company Car … Continue reading 2024-2025: Car and van fuel benefit charges
As part of the Autumn Statement documentation Annex A, the company car tax rates for April 2024 have been confirmed as frozen at the same levels as from April 2023. The next rise occurs from April 2025. For all cars, drivers must add 4% to their appropriate percentage if the car is propelled solely by … Continue reading Company Car Tax 2024
With the governments Autumn Statement reduction of 2% in the standard rate of National Insurance Contributions from the current 12% to a new 10% from 6th January 2024, it’s all good news for those who pay National Insurance. Salary Sacrifice arrangements have remained popular with employees often able to benefit by the reduction of the … Continue reading Reduction in NI = reduction in employee salary sacrifice benefit
HMRC has published amended guidance in the Employment Income Manual (EIM23900) and introduced new guidance in the National Insurance Manual (NIM06440) about a change in home charging of electric vehicles. Section 239 of the Income Tax (Earning and Pensions) Act 2003 (ITEPA) provides exemption on payments and benefits provided in connection with company cars and vans. This exempts aspects … Continue reading Home and company EV charging – HMRC view change
The HMRC has outlined a change in the October 2023 Employer Bulletin in relation to electric vehicles being charged at home with reimbursement claims. The bulletin confirms that HMRC has published amended guidance under EIM23900 about a change in interpretation regarding home charging of electric company cars. Section 239 ITEPA 2003 provides an exemption on … Continue reading Residential charging of company electric vehicles – HMRC change of heart!
HM Revenue and Customs have confirmed the decision to increase the Expenses and Benefits rates for tax year 2023/2024, effective from 6th April 2023. Van benefit and fuel benefit for cars and vans Van benefit charge and fuel benefit charges for cars and vans are to be uprated by the Consumer Price Index (with rounding) … Continue reading Tax year 2023/2024: Car and van fuel benefit charge increased
Dear PAYadvice.UK, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, made his Autumn Statement speech. The Chancellor set out the government’s plan to put public spending on a sustainable footing and get debt falling, while protecting vital public services and prioritising the needs of the most vulnerable. Full details are set out … Continue reading Autumn Statement 2022
Drivers will have access to more than 1,000 new electric vehicle chargepoints across the country. more than 1,000 new electric vehicle chargepoints to be installed in a new pilot, as part of a wider £450 million schemechargepoints will be built across 9 local authorities across England, including Durham, Nottinghamshire, and Suffolknearly £20 million from government … Continue reading EV Drivers benefit from £20 million chargepoint boost