The HMRC app is free to download and can be set up in minutes. Below are steps to get started along with information on the app’s most popular features, including: Claiming a tax refund Support for students and seasonal workers starting employment Assistance for families in claiming and managing Child Benefit Preparation for retirement Employers … Read more
The government has published the Employment Rights Bill, which is intended help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK. The bill will bring forward 28 individual employment reforms, from ending exploitative zero hours contracts and fire and rehire practices to establishing day one rights for paternity, parental and bereavement … Read more
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has recently reminded people to check and make sure they are not missing out on valuable State Pension entitlements due to gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record. The issue mainly affects parents, particularly women, who claimed Child Benefit before 2000. During that time, Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) was designed … Read more
Payroll accuracy is the cornerstone of any successful business operation. Ensuring that your payroll is accurate is not only a matter of compliance but also a critical component of employee satisfaction and financial stability. Here’s why accuracy in payroll is essential for UK businesses. Legal Compliance and Avoidance of Penalties The UK’s payroll system … Read more
The deadline – 6 July – for reporting expenses and benefits to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is rapidly approaching. It’s important for all employers to understand their responsibilities regarding this crucial tax form, so we’re here to guide you through the essentials. What is a Benefit in Kind? A benefit in kind (BIK) refers … Read more
Are you aware of all the employment law changes that have come into force since April 2024? This blog tells you what you need to know to avoid costly mistakes and potential legal action from employees. Holiday Pay Calculation On 1st April the calculation method for holiday pay changed for part-year and irregular-hours workers. Holiday … Read more
Significant changes came into force this tax year regarding the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. In this blog we examine what this means for employees who were on maternity leave when the new rates came into force. In 2005, after a ruling at the European Court of Justice, Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) regulations … Read more
In this blog, we give you a run-down of all the changes you need to know about for preparing payroll in 2024-25. Tax Rates & Allowances There has been no change to personal allowances or tax bands in England and Wales for 2024-25. In Scotland all bands have altered slightly with starter rate (19%) tax … Read more
It is always important that you are compliant with payroll legislation, but particularly so as an old tax year ends and a new one begins. Last month we brought you a blog all about what you need to do to finish the old tax year, and now this month we identify the actions you need … Read more
