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How the Autumn Budget changes affect employers

Some of the biggest changes announced in the Autumn Budget will affect employers. With changes to the employers National Insurance Contributions (NICs) rate, the secondary threshold and the National L...

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Five reasons to outsource your payroll

If your business is expanding and you’re thinking of taking on employees or already have employees but are after some assistance with your payroll look no further. It's understandable to feel daunted...

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Eight steps to making your Payroll Year End easier

The payroll year ends on 5th April, here is our eight-step guide to help you put your payroll in order.

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Automatic Enrolment duties explained

Employers are required to comply with Automatic Enrolment legal duties, so it's important to know what is expected of all businesses and by when.

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National Insurance and dividend tax rises announced for social care re...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has proposed a number of tax increases for taxpayers across the UK.

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Furloughing staff and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS, also commonly referred to as the furlough scheme) was originally introduced in March 2020 and allowed employers to access a grant covering a portion of thei...

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How to take the headache out of payroll

Business owners know how frustrating running a payroll can be – whether it is last-minute changes, keeping up with legislation and ensuring everyone gets paid on time.

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Redundancy pay safeguarded for furloughed workers

From 31st July, employees who are furloughed and face losing their jobs will be eligible for a redundancy pay-off based on their normal wages – not their furlough salary.

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Getting ready for changes to the Furlough Scheme

Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1st July will allow employers to bring back staff who have been furloughed previously on a part time basis, but still class them as furloughed and...

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Employers to contribute to furloughed staff costs from August

The Government has announced that employers will be expected to contribute to their furloughed workers costs from August under changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended until October

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has confirmed the UK Government’s intentions to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for furloughed employees until the end of October.

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Changes for employers from April 2019

In this article we summarise the key changes that employers should be aware of from 6 April 2019.

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Employer contributions to staff pensions to increase from 6th April

Millions of UK employees automatically enrolled onto a workplace pension scheme will see their minimum contributions rise from 6th April - and employers will be affected too.

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10 steps to Auto Enrolment

With the deadline for compulsory staff pension schemes just months away for the majority of small and medium-sized businesses, TaxAssist Accountants is urging business owners to follow this 10 step co...

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Payroll & HR

Our payroll services offer you plenty of tailored options to suit you and your business, freeing yourself of the day-to-day concerns that payroll can bring.

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Read our expert answers to your Payroll questions

Should I get a PAYE settlement agreement?

As an employer, I am looking at providing gifts to employees; should I get a PAYE settlement agreement?

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Does my P11D have to go on my tax return?

I am employed and I also have rental income so I need to complete a tax return. Does my P11D need to go on my tax return?

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Can you payroll benefits in kind?

I am an employer and offer certain taxable benefits to my employees. I am wondering if I can put these through the payroll so I don’t have to prepare P11Ds for all my employees.

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National Minimum Wage Rate Changes

I’ve heard the national minimum wages figures are changing from April, what will they be?

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Is help with furloughing claims available?

If you use an agent (such as an accountant) who is authorised to do PAYE online for you, they will be able to claim on your behalf.

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What are furloughed workers?

I run a business but am having to put it on hold as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. I have a small team working for me and have read that a Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is available, so this wi...

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What is the National Living Wage?

I have a small team and have heard that the National Living Wage is due to go up in April – could you please tell me by how much?

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