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Tax year-end is one of the busiest phases in a payroll team’s calendar.  There are a myriad of additional reports, processes and communications to employees and HMRC that aren’t required…

On April 6th 2025, the NIC Employment Allowance increased from £5,000 to £10,500, following the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves’s announcement in the previous October budget.  This was introduced…

Running payroll is a complex and intense part of the monthly people management process.  There are always moving parts that need to be managed, from SMP, holiday, and leavers through…

In the Autumn budget 2025, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, announced changes coming into effect in 2029, which introduces a cap on NIC relief on salary sacrifice pension contributions.  This guide…

Processing payroll accurately and efficiently is one of the most important responsibilities an organisation regularly executes.  As a result, it is also stressful for in-house teams, fraught with complications, and…

In 2024, HMRC announced the mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BiKs) for most benefits, ensuring the benefits are taxed in real time through PAYE rather than via the submission…

Calculating National Insurance accurately for company directors can become complex.  Directors must pay National Insurance contributions like all employees. However, their salaries can be irregular. Bonuses and other factors make…

Shared Parental Leave (SPL) was designed to provide parents greater flexibility in managing the way they care for their child.  When executed well, SPL empowers employees and creates a positive…

How Does the Alabaster Ruling affect SMP? What is Statutory Maternity Pay and How is it Calculated? Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is a fundamental legal right for employees who are…

Keeping up with workplace pension duties is not just a MSP Payroll can help you stay compliant, keep your team satisfied, and reduce risk. What is Pension Auto Enrolment and…