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Is your business missing out on free money? Employment allowance explained

Running a business can be tough enough without leaving money on the table. Yet, thousands of businesses are doing just that by failing to claim the Employment Allowance, an incentive designed to slash your National Insurance bill. Many businesses unknowingly...

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A simple guide to National Insurance numbers

National Insurance Numbers Explained National Insurance numbers have been around since 1948, yet they are still a source of confusion for many employees. So here is a simple explanation of what your National Insurance number means. The easiest way to...

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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....

Tax free expenses Blog

A simple guide to tax-free expenses

With rising costs, the squeeze on people’s finances, whether you are an employee or self-employed, is certainly biting. So now is the time to look at ways you can save money. Tax savings is one area that people could take...

Holiday Pay Update Blog

Holiday pay update for part-time or irregular hours employees

Don’t overlook new holiday pay rules if your annual leave period starts in January In January 2024, changes to the calculation of holiday pay came out of the Working Time Regulation, and case law particularly affected employees working irregular hours...

National Insurance increases blog

Surviving the Employers’ National Insurance increase – what can be done to prepare?

National Insurance Contributions Increase The first Budget of the new Labour Government included a painful, if not unexpected, increase in Employer National Insurance Contributions (NIC) from April 2025. It will affect all businesses, with some sectors with higher proportions of...

Double Cab Pickup Truck Tax Change

When is a truck not a truck? When it’s a double cab pickup truck!

Got a double cab pickup truck? Here’s what you need to know One of the lesser-known but more hard-hitting aspects of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget is the change to the tax treatment of double cab pickup trucks with a payload...

Christmas Party Tax Trap

The Christmas Party Tax Trap

Think you’re treating your team to a well-deserved Christmas celebration? What may be intended as a treat and acknowledgement of your team’s hard work could actually be gifting yourself and your employees an unwanted tax bill! Don’t get caught out...

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Saying Goodbye to the P11Ds: The End of an Era or is it?

Say farewell to the dreaded P11D! Starting in 2026, UK employers will report benefits in real-time through payroll, ending the annual P11D headache. No more July panic or endless paperwork—just streamlined, sensible tax reporting. Is it the dawn of a...
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Payroll blunders and what to do next

Payroll mistakes happen—but they don’t have to derail your business. From tax code mix-ups to overtime oversights, knowing how to prevent and resolve common errors is crucial. Stay proactive with clear communication, automated systems, and regular checks. And when in...