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Paul Chappell
The impact of the Willmott Dixon and Laing O’Rourke Tribunal The 2023 Upper Tribunal decision in Willmott Dixon and Laing O’Rourke v HMRC [2023] has significant implications for businesses that provide car allowances to employees and directors. This landmark ruling...
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Paul Chappell
Veterans bring a wealth of skills, experience, and qualities to the workplace that can benefit any organisation. If you’re considering employing veterans in the UK, here’s what you need to know, with special attention to tax and National Insurance benefits....
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Stewart Waddell
At Ascend Payroll, we’re proud to announce our accreditation as a Real Living Wage employer. This milestone isn’t just another certification; it’s a reflection of who we are as a company and what we stand for. But what exactly does...
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Josh Donner
It’s been more than a decade since automatic enrolment came into effect, yet workplace pensions remain one of the biggest stumbling blocks we encounter when onboarding new payroll clients You might expect that, after 10+ years, most employers would have...
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Paul Chappell
If you work in payroll, you’ve probably dealt with problems surrounding P45 leaving dates before. It’s one of those common headaches, but don’t worry, here are some simple tips for handling issues that can arise from an employee leaving. Getting...
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Stewart Waddell
Zero pay employees may incur you some hidden costs in your hospitality payroll, in this article we take a closer look to help you make the right payroll decisions. Many managed payroll service providers in the hospitality industry charge per...
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Paul Chappell
Don’t get caught out by the changes from 6 April 2025 Section 690 ITEPA 2003 has undergone significant changes since the start of the new tax year. This section of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 deals with...
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Josh Donner
With payroll year-end taking centre stage recently, it’s easy to overlook the upcoming bank holidays and their impact on your processing timeline, especially BACS processing. With several bank holidays on the horizon, now’s the time to double-check your payroll schedule...
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Paul Chappell
For most employees, a holiday is a well-earned break, made all the better by holiday pay. For payroll professionals, holiday pay is a calculation nightmare. Behind every “Out of Office” reply sits a spreadsheet, an HR system, and a payroll...
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Stewart Waddell
Our team is growing, and this week, we are delighted to welcome our latest superstar, Beth Peason, who joins the team as a Senior Payroll Professional. Beth has worked in payroll since leaving college when she started on the Apprenticeship...
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