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We break down and simplify complex issues surrounding PAYE and tax, with useful articles on topics including P11Ds, PAYE settlement agreements, income tax and more. Learn what you need to manage them effectively and stay compliant in the process.
Learn what an employer reference number (ERN) is in the UK, what it looks like, where to find it, and when you need one for payroll and PAYE admin.
Learn how directors’ National Insurance works in the UK in 2026, including rates, thresholds, calculation methods, and key differences from employees.
Learn how to submit a Full Payment Submission (FPS) to HMRC in 2026, including deadlines, payroll data requirements, RTI rules, and how to avoid penalties.
Understand the PAYE reference number (ERN), learn where to find it, how to register as an employer with HMRC, and why it matters for payroll compliance.
Understand the difference between cumulative & non-cumulative tax codes. Ensure your UK payroll is accurate & HMRC compliant for 2026 & 2026/27.
Complete guide for UK employers on the Secondary Threshold for 2025/26/27. Learn about the £5,000 limit, 15% rate & how to manage payroll costs efficiently.
Understand the meaning of Single Touch Payroll (STP), how it compares to UK regulations, & what recent reforms mean for employers & HR & finance leaders.
UK managers' guide to Employers National Insurance, the 15% rate, £5,000 threshold, Employment Allowance updates and how to stay compliant in 2026.
Learn about the key National Insurance changes in 2026 affecting UK businesses, including employer rates, thresholds, and the Employment Allowance.
Master payroll number requirements for 2026 with our guide. Learn about RTI updates, HMRC compliance, and best practices for UK employers.
A complete guide for UK finance and HR managers on HMRC payments on account, covering deadlines, calculation methods, and future regulatory changes.
Prepare for the upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) deadline with our guide for UK finance & HR leaders on Income Tax, VAT and 2026 regulations compliance.
A comprehensive guide for UK employers on the National Insurance increase, threshold and rates changes, and payroll and finance planning for 2026.
Ensure your business is compliant in the festive season. Discover key dates, HMRC reporting rules and bonus tax implications in our complete guide.
Master your 2025/26 payroll duties. We explain the 15% NIC rise, the £96 registration limit, and mandatory reporting changes for UK businesses.
Conducting a payroll audit can be time-consuming, but it serves a crucial purpose in keeping your payroll compliant. We explain what’s involved.
Prepare for the 2026/2027 tax year with our overview of all the key changes in tax, National Living Wage, Statutory Sick Pay, and mandatory benefits payrolling.
Unsure what the HMRC Starter Checklist is? Discover when to use it, how to fill it out, and why it’s crucial for payroll compliance for new hires without a P45.
Master HMRC RTI submissions with our guide. Learn the difference between FPS & EPS, check deadlines & regulatory updates, & avoid fines & penalties.
Ensure compliance with our guide to UK 2026 payroll deadlines. Key dates for RTI, P60s and statutory updates, to keep your business right on track.
Don't let HMRC fines hurt your UK business. Understand penalties for late accounts, tax returns and VAT submissions, plus how to stay compliant in 2026.
What's the difference between gross vs net payroll? Calculate UK take-home pay by subtracting PAYE tax, National Insurance and pension from gross salary.
Discover how much Premier League footballers pay in tax 2025/26: Haaland's £12m+ tax bill, agent fees, dual representation, and HMRC guidance.
Explore different types of deductions from pay in the UK, from statutory National Insurance to voluntary staff perks, & ensure your payroll remains compliant.
A breakdown of what a payment after leaving is, including an example of what this looks like on a payslip.
A guide for UK employers on National Insurance (NI). Understand the NI classes, 2025-26 contribution rates & thresholds, & your PAYE responsibilities.
Learn everything about P11D forms, including deadlines, penalties, and upcoming changes to benefit reporting. Essential guide for UK employers.
PayFit breaks down the P45 form for employers; why employees need one and when to give them out, and when an employee doesn't have one.
Learn all about PAYE forms for UK payroll. Discover key deadlines and how to stay compliant, so you can ensure accurate tax calculations.
The P60 is essential for employee record-keeping - a handy document that provides rock-solid proof of an employee's earnings.
A guide for UK businesses on postponed VAT accounting (PVA). Understand how to use PVA to improve cash flow, manage imports & handle VAT returns.
A guide for UK managers on managing HMRC payments & Self-Assessment obligations. Understand PAYE, Self-Assessments, and how to pay HMRC correctly.
National Insurance varies based on a number of different factors. Learn about different UK National Insurance classes, from class 1 NIC to 4, here.
This guide provides a clear explanation of pre-tax deductions in the UK, how they work, and what they offer for both employers and employees.
Employers are obligated to pay National Insurance, a source of funding for public services, on behalf of employees. Find out how NI is calculated.
Before you know it, we’ll be knee-deep in P60s and P11Ds. With so much to do, it’s important to know the key dates for your year-end tasks.
Looking for a better way to manage all those year-end payroll tasks? Find out exactly how PayFit helps with end-of-tax-year submissions.
We explain what a P32 is and what kind of information it includes, and where to obtain one.
Our step-by-step guide on how to create an HMRC Account including setting up a Government Gateway User ID and adding in your taxes.
If you employ people, you’ll need to pay employment tax in the UK as well as make some deductions from employee earnings. Read all about it in our guide.
With Euro 2024 in full swing, we thought we’d take a peek at what some of the England squad might be taking home after tax. Find out here.
Wondering what benefits in kind (BIK) are and how they work? We cover everything from why they’re important to benefit in kind tax.
Our new payroll power hours are the perfect place to learn more about payroll. In this session, we talk about maternity leave, payroll IDs, and underpayments.
In this guide we’ll answer common questions about VAT registration, including information on VAT thresholds, numbers, voluntary registration and more.
The government has announced a £12bn annual tax rise to fund England’s health and social care with a new tax: the Health and Social Care Levy. Here, we explain what these changes mean for employers and employees going forward.
It’s essential to have a fighting fit payroll function in place ahead of tax year end. See how your business weighs up with our latest guide.
Ever wonder how much tax a Hollywood actor might pay? At PayFit, we’re always geeking out, so we thought we’d have a go at answering this question.
Read PayFit's guide to tax codes, brackets, rates, and more, designed to help businesses and employees better understand income tax.
Find UK tax codes confusing and complicated? We break down everything employers need to know about UK tax codes right here.
Got employees who’ve yet to claim working-from-home expenses? They can still do so until 2025 and 2026. We cover all the latest on WFH tax relief.
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