The Employer CD-ROM currently contains most of the help, guidance and calculators to help an employer run their payroll throughout the year.
If you are using the 2010 CD-ROM it is vitally important that you update it now. You must download and install the update even if you have previously updated the CD-ROM sent to you in February 2010.
You will know that your CD-ROM has successfully updated if the Home Page shows in the top right hand corner 'September Updated Edition'.
Installing the update now will make sure your 2010 CD-ROM is compatible with the new PAYE tools when they become available next year. To find out more about the new downloadable tools - see the section below 'Downloadable Basic PAYE Tools to replace the Employer CD-ROM in 2011'.
Disclaimer - please read before downloading the update
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) cannot accept responsibility for any economic losses, damage and/or loss to your data or computer systems that may occur as a result of installing and using the CD-ROM application.
The security of the data held in the employer database on the CD-ROM is your responsibility.
Before you download the update it is crucial that you read the relevant installation guide below. We also recommend that you back-up your employer database.
If you experience any problems during or after installation please see the later section Technical support.
To make full use of the CD-ROM make sure you download updates to the Adobe reader from the Adobe website as they become available.
If the computer on which your CD-ROM is installed doesn't have internet access then you can do either of the following:
Find contact details for HMRC's Employer Orderline
HMRC will not send you a paper Employer Annual Pack and Employer CD-ROM to finalise 2010-11 and start 2011-12.
Instead of a CD-ROM a set of PAYE tools will be available to download straight to your computer. They will be compatible with your 2010 CD-ROM as long as you have downloaded the September update. The tools will include:
More information will appear on this page nearer the time, but if you would like to receive an email alert when the new download is available register now using the link below.
Register for HMRC's employer email alert service
In exceptional circumstances some of you may not be able to download the new tools easily if for example you only have access to a very slow internet connection or have no access at all. HMRC will be able to supply the PAYE tools on a disc to those who cannot access it directly via the website. If you are sure that you will not be able to download the tools, you can pre-order a disc by calling HMRC's Employer Orderline on 08457 646 646. But please only do so if you really need a disc, as HMRC is very keen to cut down on its costs and to reduce waste - helping to protect the environment.
You can file your Employer Annual Return (P35 and P14s) and your PAYE in-year forms from the 2010 Employer CD-ROM. For more details on this follow the link below.
Filing forms online from the Employer CD-ROM
If you need to know about saving data from the P11 calculator and other forms please follow the link below.
Windows
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Your PC should run the CD-ROM automatically.
If so, follow the on-screen instructions. If it doesn't select your CD-ROM
drive using Windows Explorer or My Computer. Locate the file 'EmployerCDROM.exe'
and double click on it and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Mac
Insert the CD-ROM into the drive then locate the Employer ECD2010 icon on
the desktop and double click on it. Locate the 'EmployerCDROM' file and double
click on it. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
Linux
Insert the CD-ROM into the drive, then browse the CD-ROM and locate the file
'EmployerCDROM.linux' and double click on it. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
For further information see the 'read me' text file on the CD-ROM which you
can find by exploring the disk.
Firewall and anti-virus
If your computer is running security software and you are experiencing problems
you may need to enable the Employer CD-ROM programs within your firewall or
anti-virus software. If you are unable or unsure how to do this you will find
more information in the section below Frequently asked questions.
Assistive software
Users of screen reading software should insert the CD-ROM into the drive and
follow the audible prompts.
HMRC has identified some frequently asked questions and has published those and the answers to them on its website. You may find these helpful if you are having difficulties using the CD-ROM.
Frequently asked questions for the CD-ROM
If you have any other technical issues with your Employer CD-ROM or with downloading the update you can contact HMRC's Online Services Helpdesk, either by email or telephone.
Find contact details for HMRC's Online Services Helpdesk
HMRC welcomes your comments on the Employer CD-ROM.
Please note HMRC cannot reply to any questions you ask on these questionnaire forms. If you have a question or need advice about using the CD-ROM, please contact HMRC's Online Services Helpdesk there's a link to the contact details in the previous section.
