P45s, P11Ds and P60s – what are they?

P45s, P11Ds and P60s – what are they?

Most employees will come across forms such as the P45, P11D and P60 during their working life, and knowing what each one is for can make it much easier to keep track of your tax position. A P45 is issued to employees who leave their employment or lose their job....
What counts as working time for minimum wage purposes

What counts as working time for minimum wage purposes

Employers must ensure they are paying staff at least the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or National Living Wage (NLW). The NMW and the NLW are the minimum legal amounts that employers must pay their workers. The latest NMW and NLW rates took effect on 1 April 2025. The...
Fixing problems with running payroll

Fixing problems with running payroll

Employers must report pay and deductions correctly to HMRC, but errors can usually be fixed in your next FPS. Employers need to use payroll software or other payroll services to record employees pay, deductions and national insurance contributions on or before each...
Setting up a payroll scheme

Setting up a payroll scheme

Registering for payroll is essential when hiring staff. From HMRC registration to legal compliance, getting payroll processes right ensures your team is paid correctly and your business avoids penalties. When starting a business and hiring employees for the first...
Mandating the Payrolling of benefits in kind update

Mandating the Payrolling of benefits in kind update

HMRC has delayed mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind by a year to April 2027, giving employers and software providers more time to prepare. Penalties will be eased in the first year. The requirement to report Income Tax and Class 1A National Insurance...