Category Archive Payroll

Pension crisis looms, so how can business owners help their employees?

July 24, 2024 Comments Off on Pension crisis looms, so how can business owners help their employees? By Joshua Leigh & Co

The recent Scottish Widows 2024 retirement report highlights a growing pensions crisis, with the number of people not on track for even a minimal retirement lifestyle rising from 35 to 38 per cent over the past year.  

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Understanding the new process for PAYE refunds

July 16, 2024 Comments Off on Understanding the new process for PAYE refunds By Joshua Leigh & Co

The recent announcement by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has introduced a change in the way PAYE refunds are processed.  

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Streamlining your payroll set-up with employment and tax records

May 21, 2024 Comments Off on Streamlining your payroll set-up with employment and tax records By Joshua Leigh & Co

When your business takes on a new employee, we know that you’re eager to get them settled into their role – but not before you’ve completed the right checks and set them up in your payroll system!

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Reviewing your payroll? Check what’s changed

April 16, 2024 Comments Off on Reviewing your payroll? Check what’s changed By Joshua Leigh & Co

With the new tax year underway, it’s time to review your payroll to ensure that it reflects the latest changes and updates to legislation around pay, holiday and tax.

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Why do SMEs need an accountant?

March 8, 2024 Comments Off on Why do SMEs need an accountant? By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you are an owner of a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), it is essential to consider the benefits of having a professional accountant.

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Understanding payroll responsibilities for apprentice wages

February 8, 2024 Comments Off on Understanding payroll responsibilities for apprentice wages By Joshua Leigh & Co

Managing payroll effectively is crucial, especially when it involves apprenticeship wages. Employers must adhere to government regulations to avoid potential fines, penalties and disputes.

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New payrolling of Benefits-in-Kind (BIK) system: A guide for SMEs 

January 25, 2024 Comments Off on New payrolling of Benefits-in-Kind (BIK) system: A guide for SMEs  By Joshua Leigh & Co

From April 2026, small and medium-sized businesses will be required to report and pay taxes on employee benefits like company cars and accommodation directly through their payroll software.

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Payroll tax obligations – Have you got it covered?

January 16, 2024 Comments Off on Payroll tax obligations – Have you got it covered? By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you employ one or more people for paid work, it’s essential that you have a properly managed payroll.

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What businesses need to know about recent updates to payroll

November 14, 2023 Comments Off on What businesses need to know about recent updates to payroll By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Department for Business and Trade has recently released feedback on two major consultations concerning payroll and holiday entitlements. 

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18-year-olds to be included in auto-enrolment expansion

September 21, 2023 Comments Off on 18-year-olds to be included in auto-enrolment expansion By Joshua Leigh & Co

A recently approved Bill proposing an extension to the auto-enrolment (AE) scheme will facilitate “earlier and increased savings” for millions of young people across the UK.

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