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Making a payment to an employee after a P45 is issued

The need to make a payment to an employee after you have already issued their P45 is more common than you may think. Perhaps you’ve discovered they’re owed additional overtime, or maybe there’s been a delay in processing their bonus....

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Don’t get caught out by IR35

What employers need to know about off payroll workers If you’re an employer working with contractors or freelancers, understanding IR35 is essential. This blog explains everything you need to know about these tax rules in simple terms, helping you stay...

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New tax implications for car allowance payments

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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Hiring veterans in the UK

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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Pensions – the payroll onboarding problem hiding in plain sight

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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Fixing P45 leaving dates

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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The hidden cost of zero pay employees in hospitality payroll

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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Changes to Section 690 for internationally mobile employees

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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Bank holidays are coming – don’t let BACS processing catch you out

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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Holiday pay calculations – The ‘lack of data’ trap

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...