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    Best low‑cost or free payroll software that supports auto‑enrolment

    I run a small business with two employees (previously three, including myself). I’ve been using BrightPay Desktop ever since HMRC’s Basic PAYE Tools couldn’t handle auto‑enrolment. It used to be free for up to three employees, then became paid, and now it’s being discontinued. I bank with...
  2. Suseendaran

    How I automated the mid-month BIK proration nightmare in Xero

    I’m an engineer and accountant, and like many here, I’ve been frustrated with how Xero Payroll handles Benefits-in-Kind (BIK). Specifically, when an employee joins or leaves mid-month, or changes a car/medical plan, Xero doesn't automate the HMRC proration logic. I ended up building a tool via...
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    Lunch on me this September

    Hey founders, I’m running a little experiment this September: if you’re exploring HR/payroll options, I’ll buy you lunch. Complete a quick 30-min demo with a platform I partner with, then send me your thoughts afterwards — I’ll send you a £20 UberEats gift card the same day (or next day...
  4. Mario - TFA

    Help with editing FPS in HMRC Basic PAYE Tools

    Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone here is familiar with HMRC’s Basic PAYE Tools payroll software. I recently started using it for a client whose payroll is very simple, just a single payment of £1,047.50 per month to himself. Given how basic the setup is, it didn’t seem necessary to pay for a...
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    Payroll and student loans

    I'm confused, and I hope someone can explain to me how this works. I have an employee with a plan 1 student loan. From what HMRC say, he should be able to earn about £2,000 a month before student loan payments have to be deducted from payroll. His hours are very variable and he is paid an hourly...
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    Can any-one help with showing me how to submit VAT & Payroll

    Can any-one help me with submitting VAT and Payroll? Happy to pay for advice.
  7. FlamingC

    Going full time employed by my company - P45

    Whilst I have been building up my company I have been employed by another company in a totally different sector, paying me a salary (I was taking nothing from my company), tax etc. I am now in a position where I can work solely for my Limited company, not sole trader, and afford to pay myself a...
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    Start and set up a payroll bureau

    Hi, I'm keen to become self-employed and set-up my own payroll bureau. Has anyone here done this already, or is in the process of doing so, as I'd really appreciate some guidance? I.E step by step process of setting the company and bureau Many Thanks Iram
    • Irammahmood
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    • accountancy business-planning finance payroll small-businesses
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    • Forum: Start Up Space
  9. Low pay: UKBF members discuss minimum wage and state benefits

    Low pay: UKBF members discuss minimum wage and state benefits

    A recent thread about low pay sparked a lively and insightful discussion among UKBF members. In this article, we share some of the highlights from the conversation. In the UK, almost 2.5 million people in employment require a wage ‘top-up’ from the Government in the form of Universal Credit...
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    Employee tax code change from HMRC - what does it mean?

    Hi, I received HMRC tax code P9 form. It says the code is xxx, and says "Please use this code for tax year to 5 Apr" and the year is 2024. Does HMRC want me to use this code for the period from 06 Apr 2023 to 05 Apr 2024?
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    RTI Help information to include

    I'm after a little guidance on the fps and what information must be included. Our payroll software provider states that if employee has 0 pay they do not have to show up on the fps report however all guidance I find online states they do need to show even if they have 0 pay to make hmrc aware...
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    Course is Free, Certificate costs - Does this count as a tax free expense?

    Hi, An employee has submitted a claim to be reimbursed for a training certificate that they have paid for and they expect it to be treated as a tax free expense. Course: Relevant to role / Free / Course provider and certification service are not registered on the ofqual/gov website. The...
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    Contributing £25 to staff savings scheme

    Good afternoon, We are looking to introduce a savings scheme for staff with the benefit of the employer paying in £25 at the end of 10 months if they continue saving for 10 months. Are there any tax implications on the £25 that would be paid to staff. This could either be paid out as taxable...
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    Fast start for new employee

    Hi all We are a small limited company (charity: not reg'd for CT) about to take on our first employee. Will be sole employee for the foreseeable. We need a cheap and simple system for payroll. I've looked at the free software listed by HMRC - any recommendations? Or is it better just to ask...
  15. A guide to attracting and recruiting minimum wage workers

    A guide to attracting and recruiting minimum wage workers

    You can offer a lot of perks to attract new employees – gym memberships, flexible working, extra annual leave – but money will always be important for new staff. As a rule of thumb, you should always try to offer your employees a decent wage. It encourages them to stay, makes them feel...
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