Benefit providers asked to ready for Payrolling Benefits 2027

Third party benefit providers are told by HMRC to prepare for mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind and expenses. Third party benefit providers Prepare for mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind and expenses. The mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind and expenses is a significant data and operating model change for anyone supplying benefit information … Continue reading Benefit providers asked to ready for Payrolling Benefits 2027 →

Budget 2026 / Payrolling 2027 – Annual Uprating of the Van Benefit Charge for 2027-2028 and the Car and Van Fuel Benefit Charges for 2027-2028

As part of the Budget 2026 announcements, the government is increasing the van benefit charge and the car and van fuel benefit charges in line with the September 2026 Consumer Prices Index (CPI). The original announcement appears to have confused amounts between the different charges. PAYadvice.UK have reviewed and amended to what is more likely … Continue reading Budget 2026 / Payrolling 2027 – Annual Uprating of the Van Benefit Charge for 2027-2028 and the Car and Van Fuel Benefit Charges for 2027-2028 →

Payrolling 2027 – it’s time to get ready

If you, as an employer, provide any of the mandated benefits, including those offered via salary sacrifice or other Optional Remuneration Arrangements (OpRA) being: Company Cars including salary sacrifice cars Car fuel Company Vans Van fuel Medical benefits Then you need to start your Payrolling plans now. Does mandation affect those who have voluntarily payrolled … Continue reading Payrolling 2027 – it’s time to get ready →

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 not include travelling to and from your work, unless it’s a temporary place of work. How much you can claim depends on whether you’re using: a vehicle that you’ve bought or leased with your own … Continue reading Claim tax relief for your job expenses – Vehicles you use for work →

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 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) →

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 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 →

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 paid by drivers. New analysis shows fuel retailer operating costs do not explain why fuel margins remain at persistently high levels Fuel finder set to launch next year [2026] to help drivers get the cheapest prices and boost competition in the sector CMA publishes enforcement guidance setting out what happens if … Continue reading Fuel margins remain “persistently high” →

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 company cars from 6th April 2030, with transitional arrangements. What is an ECOS scheme An ECOS is something more organised than the employer simply ceasing to provide a company car and (normally) increasing taxable pay … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Changes to Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) →

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 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 →

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 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 →

Electric Car Grant

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 →

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 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 →

Electric Company Car Tax increases +50%

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% →

February 2025 Employer Bulletin

HMRC have issued the February 2025 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. In this month’s edition of the Employer Bulletin there are important updates and information on: PAYE   end of year reporting employers PAYE and Construction Industry Scheme repayments basic PAYE Tools — new release … Continue reading February 2025 Employer Bulletin →

Benefits – Classifying Cars versus Vans

HMRC are raising awareness of how vehicles should be classified for benefit in kind purposes. On 20th July 2020 the Court of Appeal handed down its decision in respect of appeals by HMRC and Coca-Cola European Partners Great Britain Ltd. The case considered 3 different vehicles and whether they should be classified as vans or … Continue reading Benefits – Classifying Cars versus Vans →

Van benefit charge and fuel benefit charges for cars and vans from 6 April 2022

As part of the Autumn Budget 2021, the following has been announced: Who is affected? Employers and employees: where employers provide employees with company vans available for private use, or provide fuel for private mileage in company cars and vans. Approximately 150,000 individuals are likely to be affected by the increase in the car and … Continue reading Van benefit charge and fuel benefit charges for cars and vans from 6 April 2022 →