June 2009 - issue 32

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Need to know articles

	Budget announcements The Chancellor delivered his Budget on 22 April 2009.
	Introducing PAYE improvements This summer will see the introduction of a new PAYE system that will allow HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to significantly improve the service it currently provides.
	Are you complying with the National Minimum Wage? From 6 April 2009 automatic penalties have been introduced for those who do not comply with the National Minimum Wage.

General articles

Collecting tax on benefits in kind and expenses through the payroll

Policy review – HMRC need your help

Key dates for employers

Some key dates for you to remember

Filing starter and leaver notifications online

Since 6 April 2009, if you have 50 or more employees you have been required to send your starter and leaver notifications online.

Your 2008-09 Employer Annual Return

Some helpful advice about your 2008-09 Employer Annual Return.

Employer CD-ROM

The updated version of the Employer CD-ROM is now available.

'How to Pay' changes

Changes to HMRC bank account details.

2009-10 Payslip Booklets

Information and help about making payments to HMRC.

Paying by Direct Debit

We are now able to offer Employers the option of paying by Direct Debit.

Student Loans

Changes and useful information about Student Loans for 2009.

Changes to medical certificates

The Department for Work and Pensions are planning to make changes to the current system of medical certification.

New compliance checks

The way HMRC carries out compliance checks changed on 1 April 2009.

Take care to avoid a penalty

Please take extra care to get your returns and other tax documents correct because a new penalty regime for inaccuracies now applies.

Get help with your employer queries or ask HMRC a question?

Use our structured email forms to send us your questions on a number of topics.

Approved payroll software

The Payroll Standard helps employers to identify payroll software products or services with the essential features necessary to calculate PAYE, NICs, Statutory Payments and to perform a range of other payroll functions.

Employer orderline online facility

If you need to order any form or guides, you can use the online order facility.

Centralisation of inward expatriate work

Some organisational changes for inward expatriate work.

Expenses and benefits

If you have given your employees expenses or benefits, you must send your 2008-09 P11Ds by 6 July.

P46(Car)

Change in reporting requirements for P46(Car).

Interest rates

Interest rates

Have your employees changed their names or addresses lately?

If your employees have changed their name or address they can now notify HMRC online.

Non payroll related articles

Support for Businesses

Helping businesses through the global recession.

New online tax help for small businesses

HMRC has published a series of online, bite-sized video guides for new and small businesses.

Employment Law Guidance Programme

Tools and guidance to help you comply with employment law obligations.

Payroll Giving

A reminder of some of the benefits of payroll giving.