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Payroll & PAYE

Help and guidance about operating PAYE and payroll. Our free resources include useful advice about tax codes, registering for PAYE, what your ongoing duties and responsibilities are, and making deductions and payments correctly.

Where Is My Employer PAYE Reference Number?

Where Is My Employer PAYE Reference Number?

An employer PAYE reference number, also known as a PAYE reference or tax reference number, is a unique reference number which...

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How Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Works for Employers

How Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Works for Employers

You’ll normally need to register as an employer for the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) scheme the first time you take...

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Can An Employer Claim Back Overpaid Wages?

Can An Employer Claim Back Overpaid Wages?

Overpaying wages can happen for all sorts of reasons, from data entry errors, to confusing overtime or holiday pay arrangements, or...

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Can I Take On An Employee Without a P45?

Can I Take On An Employee Without a P45?

The short answer is yes, you can take on an employee who doesn’t have a P45, but you’ll need to ask...

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What Is A Tax Reference Number?

What Is A Tax Reference Number?

Each employer and pension provider has a unique reference number which identifies their tax records with HMRC – one of many...

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What is the New Starter Checklist?

What is the New Starter Checklist?

The New Starter Checklist is used to gather information about new employees so they can be set up on payroll. It...

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What Happens if an Employer Makes a Mistake with PAYE?

What Happens if an Employer Makes a Mistake with PAYE?

Employers must deduct tax and National Insurance from the wages they pay to employees, and report these deductions to HMRC using...

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Setting Up and Running Payroll in Your Business

Setting Up and Running Payroll in Your Business

Every employer has a responsibility to make sure their staff are paid the right amount and on time, whether they’re taking...

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What Is a P60 Used For?

What Is a P60 Used For?

Employers issue a P60 to their employees after the end of every tax year to show how much pay they received,...

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Help Your Employees Understand Their Payslip

Help Your Employees Understand Their Payslip

As an employer you have an obligation to provide your employees with a written payslip for each payment they receive. This...

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