End of SSP Rebate Scheme

The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme has allowed small and medium-sized businesses and employers reclaim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) paid for sickness absence due to COVID-19. The online service initially closed for new claims after 30 September 2021....

Tax relief if working from home

If you are an employee working from home, you may be able to claim tax relief for some of the bills you pay that are related to your work.  Employers can reimburse employees for the additional household expenses incurred by working at home. The relief covers...

Tax relief for job-related expenses

If you receive no compensation from your employer for work related expenses you have paid, you can still claim tax relief for some expenses that relate to working from home. HMRC will usually allow you to claim tax relief if you use your own money for things that...

Employing for the first time

There are a multitude of rules and regulations that you must be aware of when you start employing staff for the first time. HMRC’s guidance sets out important issues to be aware of when becoming an employer. Decide how much to pay someone – you must pay...

Tax codes for employees

The P9X form is used to notify employers of tax codes to use for employees. The latest version of the form has just been published and shows the tax codes to use from 6 April 2022. The forms states that the basic personal allowance for the tax year starting 6 April...

Tax relief for working from home

If you are an employee working from home, you may be able to claim tax relief for some of the bills you pay that are related to your work.  Employers can reimburse employees for the additional household expenses incurred through regularly working at home. The...