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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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How Do I Hire My First Employee?

How Do I Hire My First Employee?

If you’re at the point where you need a little help with your business, it might be time to recruit your...

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Where Is My Employer Reference Number?

Where Is My Employer Reference Number?

An Employer Reference Number (ERN), also known as a PAYE reference or tax reference number, is a unique reference number which...

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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 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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Paying Yourself a Salary from Your Limited Company

Paying Yourself a Salary from Your Limited Company

Being a director means you’re legally separate from your limited company even if you’re also the owner, so you’ll need to...

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Employer’s Guide to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)

Employer’s Guide to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)

As an employer it’s your duty to make sure eligible employees receive Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if they are unwell and...

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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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How Do Employers Operate An Employee Salary Sacrifice?

How Do Employers Operate An Employee Salary Sacrifice?

Much like the name suggests, a salary sacrifice scheme allows employees to sacrifice part of their salary and receive something else...

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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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