Key Changes to Employers’ National Insurance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget has introduced several notable changes to Employers’ National Insurance (NI) rates and thresholds, which will impact payroll costs for many UK businesses. Key Changes to Employers’ NI Effective from 1 April 2025, the Employers’ National Insurance rate will increase from 13.8% to 15%. Alongside this, the threshold at which employers […]
Guidelines for Compliance — Assistance with VAT Compliance Controls
HMRC has recently released its ‘Guidelines for Compliance — Assistance with VAT Compliance Controls’. These guidelines are offering businesses valuable advice on maintaining robust VAT processes. Purpose of Guidelines These guidelines are specifically tailored for UK businesses that are registered for VAT and operate under the invoice accounting system. Under this system, VAT is generally […]
Impact of Late Submissions and Payments to HMRC for PAYE
Are you aware of the importance of submitting your payroll data and paying your PAYE bill on time? Late RTI Submissions (Caused by not sending your payroll information on time) When Penalties are Charged: Firstly, you may incur a penalty if: Secondly, HMRC Will Not Charge a Penalty If: Penalty Amounts The amount you pay […]
VAT Registration Estimator
The UK’s tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has introduced a new digital tool to help businesses estimate the implications of registering for Value Added Tax (VAT). The VAT Registration Estimator was developed in response to feedback from small businesses, who said an online tool would be helpful in determining when their turnover may […]
Employers: Getting Ready for Tax Year end 2023/24 and Welcoming the New Tax Year 2024/25
As the end of another tax year approaches, it’s essential for employers to ensure they’re prepared for the transition from tax year 2023/24 to 2024/25. This article provides a comprehensive guide to help employers understand and comply with the necessary procedures. Ensuring Accuracy and Compliance for Tax Year End 2023/24: Employee Information Verification It’s crucial […]
Reporting PAYE information at Christmas
Since 2019, there has been a permanent easement for reporting PAYE information in real time where employees receive their pay earlier than usual at Christmas. Where an employer closes on the usual (contractual) payday, such as at Christmas or on bank holidays, HMRC advises to report the contractual pay day on the full payment submission […]
The INCREDIBLY INTERESTING History of Income Tax in the UK part 2
It all began in 1582 when Pope Gregory XIII ordered a change of calendar from the Julian (named after Julius Caesar), which had been in use since 42 BC to the Gregorian. The Julian calendar, which consisted of eleven months of 30 or 31 days and a 28-day February (extended to 29 days every fourth year), was […]
The INCREDIBLY INTERESTING History of Income Tax in the UK (part 1)
On 9 January 1799, British Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduced a desperate and widely abhorred measure to help cover the cost of his country’s wars with France. As part of his government’s fiscal policy, Pitt introduced a direct tax on his citizen’s wealth – Income Tax. Why was Income Tax introduced in 1799? […]
HMRC waives late self-assessment penalties by one month
HMRC has delayed late filing and payment penalties for self-assessment taxpayers by one month to help them cope with pressures caused by the pandemic. The tax year ends on the 5th of April each year with tax returns filed electronically due by the following 31st January. Given the impact of the coronavirus on the business […]
HMRC write off £4.3bn in Covid payments lost to fraud
HMRC are expecting to recover £1 of every £4 stolen from the public purse by fraudsters during the pandemic. In figures published last week a total of £4.3 billion has been written off. This represents c74% of the total £5.8 billion that was stolen from its emergency Covid-19 schemes that supported swathes of the workforce […]
