Workplace pension scheme contributions during periods of parental leave

Workplace pension scheme contributions during periods of parental leave Many workplace pension schemes are what are known as ‘defined contribution schemes’,  i.e. those where contributions (from both employer and employee) are determined by the level of earnings of the employee. When an employee takes parenting leave (i.e for Maternity, Paternity or Adoption) then their pay…

Testing the HMRC online filing connection

Click on the green HMRC button below to check that your computer is able to connect to the HMRC ‘Transaction Engine’ (the method used by HMRC to receive RTI returns) If your computer is able to connect , and you are using Microsoft Edge, then you should see a screen similar to that shown below:…

PayDashboard – Online Employee Payslips

Creating a PayDashboard payslip upload file from Payroll Manager PayDashboard are an external company offering a paid-for online secure payslip service – for more details visit the PayDashboard website. This guides shows you how to produce an ‘xml upload file’ from Payroll Manager for use with PayDashboard. Important: – In order to use the PayDashboard…

GDPR and Payroll Manager

GDPR and Payroll Manager The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was adopted by the European Parliament in 2016 and came into force throughout the EU on 25 May 2018. GDPR replaces the Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC), which is implemented in the UK through the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA). There are many similarities between the…

Expenses and Benefits Guide – P11D

Expenses and Benefits Guide – P11D Introduction An employer that provides expenses or benefits to employees or directors must report the relevant details to HMRC. Examples of expenses and benefits include company cars, loans, living accommodation and health insurance. Employees are taxed on the benefits that they receive from their employer. This is achieved by calculating…