Watch the Video Payroll Master Mark Sapsford, Senior Business Development Manager at PayCheck, brings more than 25 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry. In this video, Mark explains how long employers need to keep payroll records, what information should be retained, and why good record-keeping is essential for payroll compliance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlLyRFr2J6g A…
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Class 1A National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are employer-paid National Insurance charges that apply to most taxable Benefits in Kind (BiKs) provided to employees and directors. If your business offers benefits such as company cars, private medical insurance, or certain employee perks, understanding Class 1A NICs is essential for payroll compliance and accurate budgeting. With HMRC’s…
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Watch the Video Payroll Master Mark Sapsford, Senior Business Development Manager at PayCheck, has spent more than 25 years working in the payroll and HR industry. In this video, Mark explains the key payroll tax forms UK employers need to submit and how to stay compliant with HMRC requirements. https://youtu.be/qqJOMCVAML4 Running payroll isn’t just about…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubbgEtriJkM Setting up payroll for your business in the UK can seem complex at first. However, with the right steps in place, it becomes a manageable and fully compliant process. In this guide, our Payroll Master, Mark Sapsford, who brings over 25 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry walks you through the…
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Tips for Smooth Payroll Management Running a profitable and thriving business coincides with ensuring that all your employees are taken care of. For a business to be successful it is vital that your payroll management and processes are operating smoothly. Any disruption to payroll processes can directly affect employee morale and can result in trust…
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For UK employers, Real Time Information (RTI) reporting is a fundamental part of payroll compliance. As we approach the final RTI submission deadline of 19 April 2026 for the 2025–26 tax year, it is critical for businesses to ensure all payroll data has been submitted accurately and on time. HMRC continues to strengthen enforcement and…
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From 1 April 2026, new National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates came into force across the UK, following recommendations from the Low Pay Commission and confirmation by the UK Government. These changes represent meaningful increases in pay particularly for younger workers and bring important cost, compliance, and payroll implications for employers…
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