As is now the standard, HMRC have released the latest monthly Employer Bulletin for June 2021.This is essential reading for all those involved in payroll and includes important information, updates and areas requiring review for any professional. The June bulletin includes the following:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates and information
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates and information
- Coronavirus: how HMRC will continue to support customers and the economy
- Continued support for businesses: Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
- VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme
- Taxable benefit charge - returning office equipment
PAYE
- Check you are taking the correct student and or postgraduate loan deductions
- Scottish student loans Plan Type 4
- Basic PAYE Tools - maintenance release
- Reminder deadline for reporting expenses and benefits 2020 to 2021 tax year
- Medical benefits
- Paying Class 1A National Insurance contributions on payrolled benefits in kind – Generic Notification Service message
- Paying Class 1A National Insurance contributions
- Reporting Pay as you earn (PAYE) in real time
Tax updates and changes to guidance
- National Insurance number allocation
- National Insurance holiday for the employers of veterans - update
- Off-payroll working rules
- Do you currently pay Employers PAYE using a debit or corporate credit card? Introducing HMRC’s ‘pay by bank account’
- Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) - useful verification information for contractors and subcontractors
General information and customer support
- Tax Administration Framework Review
- Plan for jobs campaign
- Join like-minded Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) businesses benefiting from the Peer Networks Programme
- HMRC’s support for customers who need extra help
- Over 20,000 businesses are already benefiting from being Disability Confident
- New tool launched to support organisations achieve Cyber Essentials certification
The full bulletin can be found here