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Universal Credit and Payroll

Understanding Universal Credit and payroll

As payroll professionals, we occasionally receive queries from clients about discrepancies between the figures we’ve submitted via FPS (Full Payment Submission) and the amounts HMRC has forwarded to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). These discrepancies can directly impact...

The benefits of Payroll Giving

Payroll giving – the tax-efficient way to support causes you care about

The payroll sector is full of complexity, and that’s putting it mildly. But here’s something that doesn’t have to be complicated – supporting charities through your workplace. Payroll giving is one of those rare things that actually works exactly as...

Agency Worker Regulations

A guide to Agency Workers Regulations

If you’re hiring temporary workers through agencies, you need to understand the Agency Workers Regulations 2010. These rules aren’t just bureaucratic red tape, they’re designed to ensure temporary workers get fair treatment. Getting it wrong can lead to tribunal claims,...

The 60 percent tax trap

The hidden 60% tax band – the uk’s stealth tax on £100k+ earners

If you’re earning over £100,000 in the UK, you might be surprised to discover you’re facing an effective tax rate of 60% on a portion of your income. This isn’t an official tax band you’ll find on HMRC’s website, but...

Care sector - retention through payroll

Care sector – retention through payroll

Why getting payroll right is your best staff retention strategy The care sector is haemorrhaging talent. With turnover rates spiralling and agency costs crushing margins, providers are scrambling for solutions. However, while most focus on recruitment drives and retention bonuses,...

Christmas payroll and RTI submissions

Christmas payroll – why getting your RTI date right could save your employees from a benefits nightmare

Summer may only just be ended (with some of us still hanging onto our flip flops and shorts in denial), but Christmas is nearly here, and you know what that means – it’s time to sort out those festive pay...

Payroll Simplified - Real Time Information RTI

Understanding RTI (Real Time Information)

Gone are the days of scrambling at year-end with boxes of payslips and calculator marathons. Real-Time Information (RTI) changed everything back in 2013, and if you’re still treating it like an optional extra, you’re missing the point entirely. RTI isn’t...

Payroll Simplified - Carrying over accrued holiday pay

Carrying over accrued holiday pay

Annual leave is a vital component of work-life balance, but understanding the rules around carrying over unused accrued holiday can be complex as can working out the holiday pay rate. This blog explains the regulations regarding holiday carryover, recent changes,...

Payroll Simplified - Payment in Lieu of Notice (PILON)

Understanding Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON)

When employment relationships come to an end, one of the most important financial considerations is Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON). This payment occurs when an employer chooses to terminate employment immediately rather than having the employee work through their...

Payroll Simplified -Trivial benefits and tax free social functions

The tax implications for trivial benefits and company social functions

As summer is now in full swing, many companies may be looking to put on a summer event for staff. HMRC recognises that workplace social events and small perks can boost morale without creating unnecessary tax burdens. Understanding the rules...