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Extend employer National Insurance contributions veteran’s relief In April 2021, a National Insurance contributions (NICs) relief for employers that hire former members of the UK regular armed forces was introduced. This brought in an NIC category of ‘V’. The veteran’s relief was due to end on 5th April 2026 but the government have announced that it … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Veterans NIC relief extended
Dear PAYadvice.UK HMRC have issued the June 2025 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. The June edition of Employer Bulletin includes articles on: PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations 2024 to 2025 organised labour fraud — the supply of labour through Employment Intermediaries mandating the … Continue reading June 2025 Employer Bulletin
Veterans across the UK will have easier access to essential care and support under a new VALOUR system Alongside the nations celebrating the anniversary of VE Day, the Government launched a new UK-wide veteran support system, called VALOUR. The VALOUR network is to deliver easier access to care and support with new regional networks connecting … Continue reading Veterans benefit from new UK-wide support – ‘VALOUR’
Dear PAYadvice.UK Agent Update: Issue 129 is available now.Get the latest guidance and information including: the Official Rate of Interest Lifetime Allowance (LTA) abolition – lump sum reporting HMRC’s new campaign helps customers 'take the hassle out of their hustle' advanced electronic signatures for R40, P87, and Marriage Allowance transfer claim form (MATCF) print and post … Continue reading Issue 129 of Agent Update – March 2025
Thousands of veterans and their family members across the UK will have access to enhanced career support thanks to government plans to expand Op ASCEND. UK Government to expand career support for the armed forces community, ensuring support for all veterans, regardless of when they left service Careers advice service Op ASCEND offer to include … Continue reading Getting more veterans into meaningful jobs
Digital Veteran Card to give heroes swifter access to help and support available to them - from help with housing to employment and rail discounts. To be introduced in 2025, it will enable veterans to download their card instantly and be more convenient for smartphone users. Announcement comes for Remembrance weekend as the country comes … Continue reading Digital Veteran Card
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024 announcements, the government has confirmed that it is extending the employer NICs relief for employers hiring qualifying veterans for a further year from 6th April 2025 until 5th April 2026. NI letter V to continue for a further year This means that businesses will continue to pay no … Continue reading Veterans employer NI relief extended
Further support to house UK Armed Forces Veterans in housing need. Domestic abuse victims and care leavers under 25 to be exempt from any ‘local connection’ requirements. Government has pledged the biggest boost to affordable and social housing in a generation. All UK Armed Forces Veterans will be exempt from rules which require a connection … Continue reading UK Armed Forces Veterans, care givers and abuse victims given social housing exemption
Prime Minister meets veterans, businesses and charities to launch a dedicated employment support service. Prime Minister meets veterans, businesses and charities to launch a dedicated employment support service New funding will support veterans into high-skilled high-paid jobs The Government commits to making the UK the best place in the world to be a veteran The … Continue reading ‘OP PROSPER’ boosts veterans’ employment
The Ministry of Defence working with the Office for Veterans’ Affairs and Government Digital Services has develop a new digital service to enable veterans who left the Armed Forces prior to December 2018 to verify their veteran status and receive a Veteran Card in the post. Veteran Cards have two primary functions: to ensure that … Continue reading HM Armed Forces Veteran Card launches in the New Year
Thousands more veterans will receive HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards by the end of the year…. to expand the roll-out to veterans who left service before 2018. Thousands more veterans will receive HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards by the end of the year thanks to a £3 million injection to expand the roll-out to veterans … Continue reading Thousands of veteran cards to be rolled out
New support scheme to help smooth the way for injured or disabled ex-military to return to work. Adjustments Passports provide support for those left with disabilities after serving, boosting their job prospects by removing barriers to starting and progressing in work Hundreds of Armed Forces service leavers’ set to benefit, unlocking a pool of talent for … Continue reading Jobs “passport” for injured or disabled veterans
HMRC have published their October 2022 edition of the employers bulletin. It covers a multitude of topics: PAYE Reduction in the rate of National Insurance contributions and reversal of the Health and Social Care Levy — employer actions Making your PAYE Settlement Agreement payment Guidelines for Compliance — help with PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations Electronic … Continue reading October 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Employers across the UK have joined a new group to support the government on helping veterans get into employment. Businesses across the country have come together to support veterans gaining employment after leaving the Armed Forces. The new Veteran Employers Group (VEG), established by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs and chaired by the Minister for … Continue reading Office for Veterans’ Affairs launches new group to step up veteran employment
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. In April 2032edition of the Employer Bulletin there are important updates and information on: PAYE PAYE Settlement Agreements deadline Electronic payment deadline falls on a weekend Classification of company cars or … Continue reading April 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Businesses hiring military veterans can save thousands of pounds in employee National Insurance contributions, thanks to a scheme launched by the government’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs. From 6th April 2022 employers will not have to pay National Insurance contributions for veterans in their first year of civilian employment after leaving the armed forces. Businesses will … Continue reading Take advantage of National Insurance relief when hiring veterans
HMRC publishes their Employer Bulletin online 6 times a year, providing employers and agents with the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. In the February 2022 edition there are important updates and information on: PAYE Basic PAYE Tools ― new release Changes to our Employer Helpline processes Health and Social Care … Continue reading February 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
The HMRC Software Support Team (SDST) have issued the National Insurance Contributions guidance for software developers. 6th April 2022 - 5th July 2022 Originally issued in January 2022 and intended to be applicable for the full tax year, NI plans changed by announcement at the governments Spring Statement 2022. This first version now relates to … Continue reading Software Developers HMRC NI Guidance 2022/2023 EB5 (updated to reflect the Spring Statement 2022)
Following the successful Legislation update 2021 for payroll by PAYadvice.UK with 19,500 hits and downloads since its launch at the beginning of 2021, following the UK budget on 27th October trigger and confirming a number of payroll changes for April 2022, along with announcement by States of Guernsey and States of Jersey - PAYadvice.UK have … Continue reading Legislation update 2022 for payroll
HMRC have published the Real Time Information (RTI) Rules and Interface Management (RIM) artefacts and supporting technical specifications for software developers RTI 2022/2023 PAYadvice.UK 11/8/2021
HM Revenue & Customs Software Developers Support Team (SDST) has issued briefing notes for developers in relation to changes for National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Employers of Veterans abbreviated as NHEV. The relief applies from April 2021, however HMRC were unable to ready their systems in time for real time operations and employers will be … Continue reading NICs Holiday for Employers of Veterans (NHEV)
HMRC have issued the June 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer Bulletin there are updates and information on the following: Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates and information Coronavirus: how HMRC will continue to support customers and the economyClaim working from home tax reliefContinued support for businesses: Statutory Sick … Continue reading HMRC June 2021 Employer Bulletin
Service personnel from non-UK nations could be offered indefinite leave to remain in the UK for free under a new public consultation launched today by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel. Service personnel from non-UK nations who have served in the British Armed Forces could be offered indefinite leave to remain in … Continue reading Consultation launched to waive visa fees for non-UK military personnel
HMRC have issued the April 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer Bulletin there are updates and information on COVID-19 updates and information:Coronavirus Job Retention SchemeVAT deferral new payment schemeNew one-off payment of £500 to support working households receiving tax creditsExtension of filing dates for internationally mobile … Continue reading HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
At Spring Budget 2020, the Chancellor announced the introduction of a National Insurance holiday for employers that hire former members of the UK regular armed forces. The holiday will exempt employers from any National Insurance contributions liability on a veteran’s salary up to the Upper Secondary Threshold (UST) in their first year of civilian employment. … Continue reading National Insurance contributions relief for employers who hire veterans