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Employer Bulletin: April 2026
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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
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
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 – National Insurance freeze!
As part of budget 2025, Rachel Reeves announced a freeze of National Insurance thresholds and rates until April 2031. Well … Continue reading Budget 2025 – National Insurance freeze!
Budget 2025 – Veterans NIC relief extended
Extend employer National Insurance contributions veteran’s relief In April 2021, a National Insurance contributions (NICs) relief for employers that hire … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Veterans NIC relief extended
National Insurance Verification (NVR) withdrawn
Since the introduction in April 2012, an employer who is within Real Time Information (RTI) had the ability to request, … Continue reading National Insurance Verification (NVR) withdrawn
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
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
NHS not exempt from 15% employers NIC
When the hike in employers National,Insurance was announced and with some subsequent publications and also debate in the House of … Continue reading NHS not exempt from 15% employers NIC
Tax Update Spring 2025: Simplification, Administration, and Reform
On the afternoon of Monday 28th April 2025, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (XST) made a written ministerial statement to parliament … Continue reading Tax Update Spring 2025: Simplification, Administration, and Reform
Freeport and Investment Zones – report the postcode on FPS
Freeport and Investment Zone special tax sites — employer National Insurance contributions relief guidance update From 6th April 2025, eligible … Continue reading Freeport and Investment Zones – report the postcode on FPS
NI letters B, E, I, T – gender and birth date matching (Married Women’s and Widows reduced rate)
Check if you need to amend your payroll for female employees who pay less National Insurance Married women’s and widows’ … Continue reading NI letters B, E, I, T – gender and birth date matching (Married Women’s and Widows reduced rate)
Employment allowance guides updated for April 2025
The HM Revenue and Customs have updated and issued its guidance on claiming the uplifted £10,500 employment allowance which can … Continue reading Employment allowance guides updated for April 2025
National Insurance Tables published for 2025/2026
With the increase to employers secondary National Insurance to 15% and the lowering of the Secondary Threshold to £5,000 per … Continue reading National Insurance Tables published for 2025/2026
Isle of Man Budget 2025 changes tax and National Insurance
Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson MHK presented his third Isle of Man Budget in Tynwald on Tuesday, 18th February 2025, … Continue reading Isle of Man Budget 2025 changes tax and National Insurance
HMRC starts to issue new tax year 2025/2026 guides and documents
HM Revenue and customs have started to issue guides, tables and documents in readiness for the new tax year starting … Continue reading HMRC starts to issue new tax year 2025/2026 guides and documents
Statutory payment small employer compensation increase to 8.5%
HM Revenue and Customs have issued a notification to software developers on Tuesday 28th January 2025 of an increase compensation … Continue reading Statutory payment small employer compensation increase to 8.5%
December 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the December 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading December 2024 Employer Bulletin
Digital Veteran Card
Digital Veteran Card to give heroes swifter access to help and support available to them - from help with housing … Continue reading Digital Veteran Card
Veterans employer NI relief extended
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024 announcements, the government has confirmed that it is extending the employer NICs relief … Continue reading Veterans employer NI relief extended
Payroll 2025-26: changes to NICs rates and thresholds and to Employment Allowance
The HMRC SDST has issued the following confirmation information to the software developer community on the changes to National Insurance … Continue reading Payroll 2025-26: changes to NICs rates and thresholds and to Employment Allowance
Autumn Budget 2024 – Employer National Insurance costs increase
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024, the government have confirmed that employment costs on employers are increasing from 6th … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 – Employer National Insurance costs increase
Help protect workers from getting caught out by tax avoidance
As part of the October 2024 Employer Bulletin, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are asking employers to to assist with … Continue reading Help protect workers from getting caught out by tax avoidance
Issue 124 of Agent Update – October 2024
Dear PAYadvice.UK, Agent Update: issue 124 is available now. Get the latest guidance and information including:•helping us protect workers from getting … Continue reading Issue 124 of Agent Update – October 2024
6 months left to fill in National Insurance gaps to 2006
6 months to the finish line PAYadvice.UK has been asked to share the following information by HMRC. [Qualifying Individuals] have … Continue reading 6 months left to fill in National Insurance gaps to 2006
Check you’re not missing State Pension payments
Thousands of people missing Home Responsibilities Protection on their National Insurance record could boost their State Pension HM Revenue and … Continue reading Check you’re not missing State Pension payments
April 2025 RTI changes latest
The HMRC Software Developers Support Team (SDST) have issued an update on the RTI changes for April 2025. The following … Continue reading April 2025 RTI changes latest
Legislation updates 2025 for payroll
Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2025 for payroll. We believe … Continue reading Legislation updates 2025 for payroll
Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
With the Labour party winning with a significant majority and forming a new UK government, changes to employment and payroll … Continue reading Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
Grandparent, or other family member, who care for a child under 12? Specified adult childcare NI credits
If you are looking after a child under 12 whilst their patent (or main cater) is working you may be … Continue reading Grandparent, or other family member, who care for a child under 12? Specified adult childcare NI credits
National Insurance cut is live
Millions of workers checking payslips will have seen reductions in National Insurance contributions (NICs) As the economy turns a corner, … Continue reading National Insurance cut is live
Mandating postcode provision for Freeports and Investment Zones – April 2025
The government has announced that it intends to bring forward a legislative change to mandate employers operating in a Freeport … Continue reading Mandating postcode provision for Freeports and Investment Zones – April 2025
National Insurance cut for 29 million arrives
29 million workers receive largest National Insurance cut A £900 a year boost for typical worker Part of the governments … Continue reading National Insurance cut for 29 million arrives
March 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the March 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading March 2024 Employer Bulletin
What’s going on with Directors National Insurance
So here we are again, the end of another UK tax year! At PAYadvice.UK we are seeing a high number … Continue reading What’s going on with Directors National Insurance
Employment boost of 200,000 as cost of living support extended
Plans to boost economic activity while supporting vulnerable people with the cost of living will be driven through by Work … Continue reading Employment boost of 200,000 as cost of living support extended
HMRC – Spring Budget 2024
The following information has been issued by HMRC following the government spring budget held on Wednesday 6th March 2024. Dear … Continue reading HMRC – Spring Budget 2024
April 2024 changes to NICs
The HMRC Software Developer Support Team have issued the following to developers in relation to the 2 percentage point cut … Continue reading April 2024 changes to NICs
Budget 2024 – Payroll impacts etc.
The budget 2024, Wednesday 6th March 2024, announced a number of changes , some of which impact payroll software, service … Continue reading Budget 2024 – Payroll impacts etc.
How much NICs will you save?
Want to know how much the reduction in National Insurance could save you & your friends & family? The government … Continue reading How much NICs will you save?
6th Jan 2024 NI cuts – are you ready
At the Autumn Statement 2023 held on 22nd November, a 2% cut in the standard rate of National Insurance was … Continue reading 6th Jan 2024 NI cuts – are you ready
National Insurance change for directors – are you ready
As a result of the Autumn Statement reduction in NIC standard rates by 2% from 12% to 10%, employees will … Continue reading National Insurance change for directors – are you ready
Claim NIC rebates on relevant mileage
Impact of recent Upper Tribunal decision on National Insurance contributions When employees use their own car for work, relief from … Continue reading Claim NIC rebates on relevant mileage
December 2023 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the December 2023 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to … Continue reading December 2023 Employer Bulletin
Payroll 2024-25: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from 6 April 2024
HM Revenue and Customs Software Developers Support Team have issued the following Monday 4th December 2023 and then updated further … Continue reading Payroll 2024-25: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from 6 April 2024
Autumn Statement 2023: National Insurance Factsheet
A factsheet setting out details of cuts to main rates of National Insurance for employees and the self-employed. HM Treasury … Continue reading Autumn Statement 2023: National Insurance Factsheet
NI reduction bill presented
Following the Autumn Statement 2023 held on Wednesday 22nd November, As promised by Chancellor, the government have laid a bill … Continue reading NI reduction bill presented
Reduction in NI = reduction in employee salary sacrifice benefit
With the governments Autumn Statement reduction of 2% in the standard rate of National Insurance Contributions from the current 12% … Continue reading Reduction in NI = reduction in employee salary sacrifice benefit
Payroll 2023-24: January 2024 changes to NICs
Following the Autumn Statement announcement n the 2 percentage reduction in employee National Insurance contributions, the HMRC Software Developers Support … Continue reading Payroll 2023-24: January 2024 changes to NICs
National Insurance rates cut by 2 percent
As part of the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced a shock mid year change … Continue reading National Insurance rates cut by 2 percent
Relevant motoring expenditure and National Insurance
As part of the HMRC agent update 114, information has been shared on the reclaiming of NI following the Upper … Continue reading Relevant motoring expenditure and National Insurance
Home and company EV charging – HMRC view change
HMRC has published amended guidance in the Employment Income Manual (EIM23900) and introduced new guidance in the National Insurance Manual (NIM06440) about a change … Continue reading Home and company EV charging – HMRC view change
2024 NI changes: Investment Zone Employer NICs Relief (IZENR)
As part of the governments introduction of reliefs for investment zones from April 2023, a new recycled list of additional … Continue reading 2024 NI changes: Investment Zone Employer NICs Relief (IZENR)
Deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to April 2025
More time is given to pay National Insurance contributions towards State Pension. Taxpayers now have until 5th April 2025 to … Continue reading Deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to April 2025
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!
April 2023 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the April 2023 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to … Continue reading April 2023 Employer Bulletin
Deadline extension for voluntary National Insurance contributions
Thousands have been given more time to fill gaps in their National Insurance record and help increase the amount they … Continue reading Deadline extension for voluntary National Insurance contributions
HMRC NI Category M – GNS Message Questionnaire
Payroll managers, employers, do you employ those under the age of 21? HMRC are asking for your help to better … Continue reading HMRC NI Category M – GNS Message Questionnaire
First Freeports launched
The United Kingdom’s first Freeports in Plymouth, Solent, and Teesside are now fully up and running after receiving final government … Continue reading First Freeports launched
Payroll 2023-24: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from 6 April 2023
Dear PAYadvice.UK, Following the Autumn Statement of 17 November 2022 we can confirm the following information for payroll 2023-24. Where … Continue reading Payroll 2023-24: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from 6 April 2023
Autumn Statement 2022
Dear PAYadvice.UK, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, made his Autumn Statement speech. The Chancellor … Continue reading Autumn Statement 2022
Chancellor delivers plan for stability, growth and public services
The Chancellor has, Thursday 17th November 2022, announced the Autumn Statement, its aim to restore stability to the economy, protect … Continue reading Chancellor delivers plan for stability, growth and public services
Reversal of National Insurance Increase takes effect
From today , 6 November 2022, the 1.25% point cut to National Insurance rates for employees and employers takes effect … Continue reading Reversal of National Insurance Increase takes effect
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
Chancellor brings forward further Medium-Term Fiscal Plan measures
Dear PAYadvice, Please share the following message sent on behalf of the HMRC External Affairs Team. Earlier today the Chancellor of … Continue reading Chancellor brings forward further Medium-Term Fiscal Plan measures
PM press conference: 14th October 2022
Prime Minister Liz Truss's opening remarks: Good afternoon, My conviction that this country needs to go for growth is rooted … Continue reading PM press conference: 14th October 2022
Chancellor accepts request to stand aside
Friday 14th October 2022 saw one of the shortest service Chancellor of the Exchequer as Kwasi Kwarteng stands aside at … Continue reading Chancellor accepts request to stand aside
November 2022 NI change – Drop the message
To ensure taxpayers understood their increased National Insurance contributions from 6th April 2022, that the additional contribution was to help … Continue reading November 2022 NI change – Drop the message
The Growth Plan 2022: Investment Zones
New employer National insurance reliefs to be introduced Similar to Veterans and Freeports, a new investment zone employer NIC relief … Continue reading The Growth Plan 2022: Investment Zones
Payroll 2022-23: November changes to NICs
The following has been provided by the HMRC Software Developer Support Team (SDST):- Dear Developer, On 22 September the Government … Continue reading Payroll 2022-23: November changes to NICs
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
Directors of a tax avoidance promoters named for the first time
HMRC uses new powers to publicly name the directors of tax avoidance promoting companies. Tax avoidance bosses have been named … Continue reading Directors of a tax avoidance promoters named for the first time
Preparing for the 3rd National Insurance payroll change!
With the resignation of Boris Johnson and the ongoing election of a new Prime Minister with announcements to be made … Continue reading Preparing for the 3rd National Insurance payroll change!
NI change 6th July 2022 – are you ready?
Increase in National Insurance thresholds On 23rd March 2022 in the Spring Statement 2022, the UK government announced an increase … Continue reading NI change 6th July 2022 – are you ready?
June 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC have published their June 2022 edition of the employers bulletin. It covers a multitude of topics. A primary focus … Continue reading June 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Take advantage of National Insurance relief when hiring veterans
Businesses hiring military veterans can save thousands of pounds in employee National Insurance contributions, thanks to a scheme launched by … Continue reading Take advantage of National Insurance relief when hiring veterans
Spring Statement 2022
Dear PAYadvice.UK, The Chancellor made his annual Spring Statement speech today where he set out the Government’s tax plan to … Continue reading Spring Statement 2022
Employment allowance increased to £5,000
As part of the spring statement initiatives, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced an increase to the Employment Allowance from … Continue reading Employment allowance increased to £5,000
Payroll surprise in spring statement
As part of the Spring Statement 2022 given on Wednesday 23rd March 2022, the government announced a change to National … Continue reading Payroll surprise in spring statement
February 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC publishes their Employer Bulletin online 6 times a year, providing employers and agents with the latest information on topics … Continue reading February 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
The 2022 annual report on the National Insurance Funds
Focus on the National Insurance Fund The Government Actuary has published the annual report on the National Insurance Fund (NIF) … Continue reading The 2022 annual report on the National Insurance Funds
Software Developers HMRC NI Guidance 2022/2023 EB5 (updated to reflect the Spring Statement 2022)
The HMRC Software Support Team (SDST) have issued the National Insurance Contributions guidance for software developers. 6th April 2022 - … Continue reading Software Developers HMRC NI Guidance 2022/2023 EB5 (updated to reflect the Spring Statement 2022)
Health and Social Care payslip message issued
On 7th September 2021, the government announced a new 1.25% Health and Social Care Levy to fund investment in the … Continue reading Health and Social Care payslip message issued
Legislation update 2022 for payroll
Following the successful Legislation update 2021 for payroll by PAYadvice.UK with 19,500 hits and downloads since its launch at the … Continue reading Legislation update 2022 for payroll
The year of two budgets! 2021 budget date set
The Chancellor has launched (7th September) Spending Review 2021 (SR21), which will conclude on 27th October 2021 alongside an Autumn … Continue reading The year of two budgets! 2021 budget date set
HMRC June 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the June 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC June 2021 Employer Bulletin
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
CA38/CA40/CA41/CA42/CA44 National Insurance contributions tables issued (at last)
For the second year running the HMRC have issued the National Insurance contributions tables very late on 6th April. Traditionally … Continue reading CA38/CA40/CA41/CA42/CA44 National Insurance contributions tables issued (at last)
National Insurance contributions relief for employers who hire veterans
At Spring Budget 2020, the Chancellor announced the introduction of a National Insurance holiday for employers that hire former members … Continue reading National Insurance contributions relief for employers who hire veterans