The tax consequences of social events
The cost of a staff party or other annual entertainment is generally allowed as a deduction for tax purposes. If you meet the...
18 Jun
Employment & Payroll
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Employment & Payroll
New advisory fuel rates published
Advisory fuel rates are intended to reflect actual average fuel costs and are updated quarterly. The rates can be used by employers who...
14 May
Employment & Payroll
Employee Car Ownership Scheme (ECOS)
An Employee Car Ownership Scheme (ECOS) is a set of arrangements whereby employees acquire cars from a specified, often single source and within...
07 May
Employment & Payroll
Chargeable benefits from cheap loans
An employee can obtain a benefit when provided with an employment-related cheap or interest-free loan. The benefit is the difference between the interest...
27 Feb
Employment & Payroll
Job related expenses you may be able to claim
If you are an employee and use your own money to buy things you need for your job, you can sometimes claim tax...
02 Jan
Employment & Payroll
Naming scheme for unpaid employment tribunal awards launched
The government’s recently published “Good Work Plan” included a commitment to establish a naming and shaming scheme for those employers who fail to...
02 Jan
Employment & Payroll
Guidance published for employers on new payslip legislation
New legislation comes into force from 6 April 2019 which requires all employers to provide an itemised payslip to all workers, i.e. not...
19 Dec
Employment & Payroll
Maternity pay and leave
Employees that are pregnant are eligible to take up to 26 weeks of statutory maternity leave (known as ordinary maternity leave) plus an...
05 Dec
Employment & Payroll
Employing someone to work in your home
When you employ someone to work in your home, it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the employee's rights and deduct the...
05 Dec
Employment & Payroll
Could you claim expenses and an early tax refund?
HMRC is reminding employees that they may be able to claim a tax rebate if they have incurred certain expenses related to their...