


Claim tax deduction for working from home
Employees who are working from home may be eligible to claim a tax deduction on certain work-related bills. If their employer does not cover these expenses or allowances, they can claim tax relief directly from HMRC. You can claim tax relief if you are required to...
Checking employees DBS certificates
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Home Office. The DBS helps employers across the public, private, and voluntary sectors make safer hiring decisions by identifying individuals who might not be...
Living Wage rates to be overhauled
In a move to put more money in working people’s pockets, the government has overhauled the remit of the Low Pay Commission (LPC). This will, for the first time, ensure the independent body considers the cost of living when it makes future recommendations to...
Check employment status for tax
The Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool can be used to help ascertain if a worker should be classified as employed or self-employed for tax purposes in both the private and public sectors. The service provides HMRC’s view as to whether IR35 legislation...