Tackling non-compliance in umbrella companies

Tackling non-compliance in umbrella companies

HMRC has published draft legislation aimed at tightening rules around umbrella companies in a bid to increase accountability, protect workers and ensure the correct tax is paid across the labour supply chain. Umbrella companies are often used by temporary or contract...
Class 2 NIC error update

Class 2 NIC error update

From the 2024-25 tax year, self-employed individuals with profits in excess of £6,725 no longer need to pay Class 2 NICs. Instead those taxpayers will receive a National Insurance credit to secure their access to contributory benefits such as the state pension....
How employers can stay ahead of the payroll game

How employers can stay ahead of the payroll game

Payroll isn’t just about getting numbers right on a spreadsheet — it’s about trust, compliance, and protecting your reputation. Even small mistakes, like miscalculating hours or missing an auto-enrolment deadline, can have big consequences: damaging employee...
Mandatory payrolling of benefits delayed

Mandatory payrolling of benefits delayed

HMRC has confirmed that the mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BIKs) will be delayed to April 2027, giving businesses more time to get to grips with the process. Previously planned for April 2026, the change will require businesses to report and process income...