by | Jun 26, 2025 | Employment & Payroll
Starting work this summer? Download the free HMRC app to get your NI number, check your tax code and stay on the right pay. Young people finishing exams and entering the job market this summer are being urged by HMRC to download the HMRC app. The app is a free tool...
by | May 29, 2025 | Employment & Payroll
Employing family members can work well, but it does not mean you can skip the rules. HMRC expects full compliance on pay, tax, pensions, and working conditions—just as with any other employee. When a new employee is added to the payroll it is the employers'...
by | May 8, 2025 | Employment & Payroll
HMRC’s CEST tool gets a revamp from 30 April 2025, with clearer questions and updated guidance to help users decide employment status for tax—plus stronger backing from HMRC. In a Written Ministerial Statement delivered on 28 April, the Exchequer Secretary...
by | May 1, 2025 | Employment & Payroll
If employees must work from home and their employer does not reimburse certain costs, they may be entitled to claim tax relief. Understanding the rules for household expenses, business travel, and equipment purchases is key to making a successful claim. Eligibility to...
by | Apr 16, 2025 | Employment & Payroll
Redundant? You could receive up to £30,000 tax-free, whether it’s statutory pay or a better deal from your employer. Know your rights, check the 2025-26 limits, and understand how your age and service affect your payout. There is a tax-free threshold of...
by | Apr 10, 2025 | Employment & Payroll
Minimum wage rates rose on 1 April 2025. NLW now £12.21, and big increases for younger workers too. Make sure you're compliant – underpayment can cost up to £20K per worker and a director ban. Time to check your payroll! Employers must ensure...