Only one update to the guidance this past week - employees will be able to view the claims made by their employer for the claim periods from Dec 2020 to Apr 2021 on 29th July 2021 Page titleChangesCheck if your employer can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Employee Page)To include: Claim periods from December … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme updates 1st July 2021 →

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance has had further updates applied on Thursday 3rd June 2021. Although there are a number of updates, in the main these are to; publish the employer claims for periods from December 2020 to March 2021  remove deadlines prior to 1st May (e.g. periods from 1st November to 30th April, etc.)organise … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 3rd June 2021 →

The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage uplift for 2021/2022 applies for pay periods starting 1st April 2021. Along with the increase to minimum pay rates there are two significant additional changes: The dropping of the National Living Wage qualifying age from 25 to 23 yearsThe extension of record keeping from 3 years to … Continue reading National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage – pay reference periods commencing Thursday 1st April 2021 →

Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to you with the latest information about the financial support schemes available to help your clients. This includes updates on the VAT deferral new payment scheme, the latest on the Self- Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). VAT deferral – apply now to spread your … Continue reading COVID-19 support – latest information →

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by joined by Simon Parsons, Director UK Compliance Strategies at SD Worx who serve over 70,000 companies with payroll and HR services Is it wrong to say payroll is exciting PAYadvice.UK 10/2/2021

The HMRC Software Support Team (SDST) have issued the updated National Insurance Contributions guidance for software developers. Effective for the tax year 2021 to 2022 - Technical Specification - issued January 2021. HMRC NI Guidance 2021-22 EB5Download Part of Tax year 2021/2022 resources PAYadvice.UK 14/1/2021 updated 20/2/2021

April 2021 sees the introduction of the Scottish Student Loan deduction with the new Student Loan Plan 4. As a result the New Starter Checklist (historically known as form P46) is being revised with easier and more straightforward and combined Student Loan and Postgraduate Loan questions referenced as Question 9 and 10. The New Starter … Continue reading Revised New Starter Checklist for April 2021 proposed – Student and Postgraduate Loan questions simplified →

PAYadvice.UK wishes all its readers a really good Christmas and holiday season break. We look forward to a great new and exciting year ahead. We will endeavour to keep you updated in all things new and exciting to help keep Britain paid. PAYadvice.UK 24/12/2020

WordPress has congratulated PAYadvice.UK on reaching 500 posts since the first post on 19th April 2019. In 2020 there have so far been over 40,000 clicks for information by 22,000 plus visitors. There are now over 400 followers. Articles are shared on LinkedIn (there is a PAYadvice group) and on Facebook and Twitter. PAYadvice.UK provides … Continue reading PAYadvice.UK reaches 500 posts with over 400 followers →

At the prime ministers Downing Street briefing Friday 31st July, relaxation of rules that were proposed to be implemented from 1st August 2020 in England have been delayed by 14 days. Employees should continue to go back to workplaces. Most of the measures that were due to be relaxed on Saturday 1st August have been … Continue reading UK PM Downing Street briefing – putting on the breaks →

We are delighted that P Simon Parsons has been named as part of the Reward 300 for 2020 within 50 Leaders in 'Knowledge and Professional Services' #RewardStrategy#Reward300 #Payroll P Simon Parsons MSc FCIPPdip MBCS Simon has been part of the Payroll Top 50 since its inception in 2007, and has been continuously named as part … Continue reading Reward 300 2020 →

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about plans to make face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July 2020. Matt Hancock ...In recent weeks, we have reopened retail and footfall is rising. We want to give people more confidence to shop safely, and enhance protections for those who work in shops. … Continue reading Face coverings to be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July →

“There are lots of complex things playing out during the pandemic and the risk of death involving COVID-19 is influenced by a range of factors including the job someone does, but also age, ethnicity and underlying health conditions. We also know that people living in the most deprived local areas, and those living in urban … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) related deaths by occupation →

YouTubeSEISS how to make a claim PAYadvice.UK 14/5/2020

Senior Accounting Officer The Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) regime was introduced by the UK Government in 2009, to ensure that large companies (broadly, those with a relevant balance sheet total exceeding £2bn and/or a turnover exceeding £200M) take reasonable steps to ensure that “appropriate tax accounting arrangements” are in place. A Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) … Continue reading Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) and #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) →

https://www.gov.uk/personal-tax-account Use your personal tax account to check your records and manage your details with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). You can use your personal tax account to: find your National Insurance numbercheck your Income Tax estimate and tax codeclaim a tax refund check or update your Marriage Allowancetell HMRC about a change of addressfill … Continue reading Personal Tax Account →

The CJRS online grant application process opens on Monday 20th April 2020. Grant Payments are anticipated to be paid within 6 days.of the application. This step by step guide explains the information that employers need to provide to HMRC to make a claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). It also describes the processes … Continue reading CJRS Claim – Step by step guide published →

HMRC software developer support team indicate 20th April 2020) that the file load will now accept details for individuals where they do not have a National Insurance Number (yet). The under 100 online service is being looked into. PAYAdvice.UK 18/4/2020 Updated 20/4/2020

Does your organisation intend on making an application under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Do you have a PAYE online for employers login? If not get yours now. https://www.gov.uk/paye-online Your payroll service provider may already obtain from HMRC certain information such as tax code changes as a e-filing agent, however, they will not see or … Continue reading PAYE online for employers →

Wishing PAYadvice Ltd a very happy 1st Birthday. May there be many more. The domain PAYadvice.com and PAYadvice.co.uk have been continuously around for many years, (approximately 25). The original web page was on a Cable and Wireless internet community until the CWC network closed some many years ago. On 9th April 2019 PAYadvice Ltd was … Continue reading Happy Birthday PAYadvice →

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/calculating-holiday-pay-for-workers-without-fixed-hours-or-pay The department for Business Enterprise and Industrial Strategy have updated their guidance on holiday pay right extending the prior 12 paid week average requirement to a new 52 paid weeks average for any individual whose pay may vary. All workers are entitled to 5.6 paid holiday weeks in a full year. Generally that equates … Continue reading Zero hours and irregular workers entitlements to holiday pay →

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/national-minimum-and-living-wage-increases-come-into-effect#workers-rights ...labour market reforms are... coming into place on 6 April [2020] enhancing workers’ rights... These include: Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay, ... a statutory right to a minimum of 2 weeks’ leave for all employed parents if they lose a child under the age of 18, or suffer a stillbirth from 24 weeks of … Continue reading Enhanced workers rights apply from 6th April 2020 →

Why does the tax year start on 6th April each year? Well, it used to be New Year’s Day! In 1752 the British calendar aligned with the rest of Europe (moving from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar) and moved New Year’s Day to 1 January. Until then New Year’s Day was 25th March … Continue reading Why does the new tax year start on 6th April? →

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme#employees-you-can-claim-for The government have reconfirmed that directors can be furloughed There have been claims that the government have forgotten a group of self employed workers, those that act as contractors and operate Personal Service Companies. Some are treated as deemed employees within the public sector. So let’s clarify a few points: - Are contractors Self … Continue reading Company directors and the #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme #COVID19 →

If you have been offered furlough and agreed to it, the following is the basis of payments you should receive. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-could-be-covered-by-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme?&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=covid19#how-much-youll-get Have you been ‘furloughed’ by your employer? Do you know how much you will receive? The following outlines the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme basis your employer should be using. How much you’ll get Your … Continue reading I’ve been Furloughed – What should my pay be? #COVID19 #coronavirus →

Government agrees measures with telecoms companies to support vulnerable consumers through COVID-19 The UK’s major internet service and mobile providers, namely BT/EE, Openreach, Virgin Media, Sky, TalkTalk, O2, Vodafone, Three, Hyperoptic, Gigaclear, and KCOM have all agreed the following commitments, effective immediately: All providers have committed to working with customers who find it difficult to … Continue reading Home working – Broadband limits removed #COVID19 #coronavirus →

The House of Commons Public Bill committee have proposed an amendment to the emergency Coronavirus Bill. If passed then we may see the introduction of ‘Statutory Self Employment Pay’. This would potentially provide payments of 80% of average monthly net earnings subject to a £2,917 £2,500 ceiling (amended to match employment). The potential beneficiaries being … Continue reading Will we see Statutory Self Employment Pay? #COVID19 #coronavirus →

The Pension Regulator have issued guidance for employers The pension regulator (TPR) recognises that ‘These are unprecedented, challenging and uncertain times for trustees, employers, administrators and, crucially, savers’. TPR are providing a update page for employers and other pension professionals. https://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/en/covid-19-an-update-for-trustees-employers-and-administrators The TPR provide the following information for employers:- Trustees of both defined benefit (DB) … Continue reading #COVID19 #coronavirus – The Pension Regulator update for employers →

Payroll = Key worker The Department for Education has confirmed that payroll professionals are classified as key workers within financial services The government has asked parents to keep their children at home, wherever possible, and asked schools to remain open only for those children who absolutely need to attend. It is important to underline that … Continue reading School closures – KEEP BRITAIN PAID – Payroll professionals are key workers #COVID19 #coronavirus →

HM Revenue and Customs have published the August 2019 issue 79 Employer Bulletin. Scott Milne the editor says that the aim of the bulletin "is to be able to deliver clear, consistent and timely information which is appropriate to employers and helps .. payroll obligations" This edition covers subjects from the risk based approach to … Continue reading HMRC issue 79 Employer Bulletin for August 2019 →

9th April 2019 PAYadvice has arrived as a project for sharing UK employee pay related articles. Look forward to publishing the many more blogs in relation to importance topics. If you have areas that you require some expert knowledge to be shared please feel free to make contact.