HMRC has released it’s October Employer Bulletin which has become essential reading for all payrollers as it gives a detailed update on all current and future guidance especially during this challenging time. The bulletin this month contains a wealth of updates and includes:
- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – October changes to the scheme, closing down the scheme and job retention bonus
- New COVID-19 support schemes
- Do you have employees working from home because of COVID-19?
- National Insurance Number delays
- Deferred July 2020 Self Assessment Payment on Account
- Off-Payroll Working Rules (IR35): Education and support available to customers
- UK transition – National Insurance and social security coordination
- Apply for grants if your business completes customs declarations
- Starter Checklist – Student and Postgraduate Loan
- Student and Postgraduate Loan refunds
- Student and Postgraduate Loans thresholds and rates from 6 April 2021
- Are you using HMRC’s Business Tax Account?
- PAYE for employer’s webchat service in the Business Tax Account
- New Employment Allowance status option on PAYE for employers
- PAYE RTI penalties – continuation of the risk-based approach to charging penalties
- RTI Payment codes
- Making your PAYE Settlement Agreement payment
- Disguised remuneration
- Electronic payment deadline falls on a weekend
- Changes to our opening hours
- PAYE Online service for reporting P11D, P11D(b) and P46(car)
- Update on the withdrawal of P45 and P60 bulk stationery
- Make sure to stay on top of your workplace pension responsibilities and avoid legal action
- Peer Networks/Small Business Leadership Programme
- Corporate Criminal Offences – more than just a legislative tool, and why you should care
- Check if you need to tell HMRC about additional income
The bulletin can be found here.