A bi-monthly magazine for employers and agents that gives up-to-date information on payroll topics. HMRC’s Employer Bulletin gives a detailed update on all current and future guidance, not least because things are forever moving and changing quickly.
If you are a client of ours, of course, you don’t need to worry about any of this. We get these bulletins and make sure all the changes are implemented, so you don’t have to.
The latest Employer Bulletin (December 2023) contains many updates and includes:
National Insurance Contributions (NICs) rates
JLP Payroll Services’ blog about the new NICs rates is here.
PAYE
- National Minimum Wage, Geographical Compliance Approach — support for employers
- Relevant Motoring Expenditure — impact of recent Upper Tribunal decision on National Insurance contributions
- payrolling expenses and benefits for the 2024 to 2025 tax year
Tax updates and changes to guidance
- umbrella company guidance for employment businesses and workers
- off-payroll working rules (IR35) — opportunity to pause settlement
- Guidelines for Compliance — help to comply with the reformed off-payroll working rules (IR35)
- basis period reform
- help to check if work qualifies for Research and Development tax relief
General information and customer support
- important information for customers using ‘pay by bank account ‘ to pay HMRC
- help your contractors steer clear of tax avoidance schemes
- The Administrative Burden Advisory Board Annual Report 2023
- make sure you stay on top of your workplace pension duties
It’s enough to put you off payroll for life, isn’t it? Which is why we are here to take it off your desk. Contact us if you are interested in outsourcing your payroll.