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20 December 2007

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Employer FAQ - Childcare Vouchers

Republic of Ireland
PRSI Contribution Rates: Rates and user guide for 2008 published



13 December 2007

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New Employment Bill Published: Strengthening the minimum wage and new dispute resolution procedures

Statutory Payment Rates: Statutory Sick Pay rate for 2008/09

Statutory Payment Rates: Statutory Maternity etc. Pay rates for 2008/09

Money Laundering Regulations: Relevance to payroll service providers

Jersey
Income Tax Instalment System: Default effective rate increases for 2008



6 December 2007

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars: New rates apply from 1 January 2008

Developers' Corner: Payroll test data for 2008/09 published

Employer FAQ - Childcare Benefits

Isle of Man
Written Statement of Terms and Conditions: Employee's rights strengthened

Republic of Ireland
New Service for Employers: Single point of contact for all queries



29 November 2007

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Preventing Illegal Working: New measures include fines and prison sentences

Filing of PAYE In-year Returns: HMRC clarifies further issues

Employer FAQ - Form P38(S) and Student Employees




22 November 2007

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Double Taxation Conventions: Agreement signed with Slovenia and Moldova

Contracting-out and the State Second Pension: New NICs recording requirement from April 2009

Employer FAQ - Employer-Contracted Childcare




15 November 2007

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Tax Rates and Thresholds: Implementation date for the 2008/09 changes

EU Services Directive: Consultation period on implementing the Directive in the UK

Double Taxation Convention: Protocol on Agreement with New Zealand

Electronic Filing: Record employer submissions for 2006/07 year end

Employer FAQ - PAYE Procedures for Part-time Employees


Republic of Ireland
Form P35L Employee Listing: Guidance on reporting Medical Insurance



8 November 2007

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New Agricultural Minimum Wages for Northern Ireland: Increases in rates and holiday entitlements from 1 October 2007

Double Taxation Conventions: New treaty with Saudi Arabia signed by parties

Tax Avoidance Schemes: Increased penalties for failure to comply with disclosure rules

Employer FAQ - "Keeping in Touch" Days


Isle of Man
Double Taxation Agreements: Agreements signed with seven Nordic countries


Republic of Ireland
Social Security Agreements: New agreement with Republic of Korea signed



1 November 2007

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Review of Statutory Sick Pay: Only minor improvements recommended

Car Benefit Charge: New reduction for bioethanol cars

Payroll Consultation Panel: Minutes of latest meeting published

Employer FAQ - Benefits Provided During Maternity and Adoption Leave




25 October 2007

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Author's Note

Pre-Budget Report: Headline announcements

Annual Uprating of PAYE, NICs and related thresholds: Thresholds to increase by around 4% from April 2008

Contracting-out and the State Second Pension: New NICs recording requirement from April 2009

Removal of NICs exemption for holiday pay schemes: NICs savings for employers and employees removed from 30 October 2007

Alignment of PAYE and NICs: No cumulative collection of NICs but consultation on benefits and expenses

Car Fuel Benefit Charge: 17% increase from April 2008

Filing of PAYE In-year Returns: Clarification from new Regulations

Agency Workers and Statutory Sick Pay: Government intends to provide entitlement to SSP

Health Screening and Medical Check-ups: Review of exemption from tax liabilities

Additional Paternity Leave and Pay: Confirmation of when the new paternity rights will not be introduced

Employment Benefits During Additional Maternity Leave: Changes planned to align entitlements during Ordinary and Additional leave

Employer FAQ - Deductions From Pay


Jersey

Minimum Wage: Increases agreed for April 2008



25 October 2007

CEO of Basda warns of electronic filing problems (video).



18 October 2007

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No UK news items this week



11 October 2007

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Pre-Budget Statement: Headline announcements

New Statutory Holiday Pay Entitlements: Acas publishes updated guidance

National Minimum Wage in the Hotel Sector: DBERR publishes guidance for both employers and workers

2006/07 Payroll Year-End Returns: Some penalty notices issued in error

Reporting Car and Fuel Benefits: Error identified in booklet CA33(2007)

CIS Monthly Returns: Penalties to be imposed for late returns from October

P11D and MARORS Returns for 2007/08: Magnetic media technical specification published

In-year Online Filing: HMRC provides further guidance

End-of-Year Online Filing: Errors in 2006/07 returns

P38(S) Student Employees: Relaxation in rules for obtaining information from students

Filing Timetable for Forms P45 and P46: HMRC clarifies PAYE procedures for starters

Employer FAQ - Filing Timetable for Forms P45 and P46




4 October 2007

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No UK news items this week



27 September 2007

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No UK news items this week

Employer FAQ - Week 53 This Year?




20 September 2007

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Employer FAQ - Casual Workers


Isle of Man

Online Submission of Company Tax Returns: Enhanced online services launched

Republic of Ireland

Mandatory electronic filing and payments: Revenue to start consulting on mandatory electronic filing of tax returns and payments



13 September 2007

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HMRC Podcasts: Two new interviews released

Employer FAQ - Applying the P45 Tax Code


Guernsey

Benefit and Contribution Rates for 2008: Large contribution increases for high earners and employers



6 September 2007

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Mandatory Electronic Filing and Payments: Date announced for employer size allocation

Construction Industry Scheme: Guidance on completing the monthly return

Managed Service Companies: HMRC takes first steps to monitor compliance

National Minimum Wage: Employer fined under first criminal prosecution

Data Protection: Determining what is personal data

Employer FAQ - Medical Check-ups and Eyesight Tests




30 August 2007

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Employer FAQ - Pool Cars and Vans




23 August 2007

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Regulation and Business Advice: The role of government and the role of advisers

Payments to Employees Attending Full-Time Education Courses: Tax and NICs exemption limit increases for 2007/08 academic year

VAT Incurred on the Provision of Home Computers: HMRC changes its VAT recovery policy

Double Taxation Conventions: Agreement between the UK and Macedonia comes into force

Employer FAQ - Private Use Payments for a Company Car




16 August 2007

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Interest Rates for Late and Overpaid Taxes: Increase effective 6 August 2007

National Minimum Wage: Regulations introduce new rates and new exemptions

Flexible Working Rights: Definition of "adopter" broadened

Employer FAQ - Electronic P60s




9 August 2007

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Employee Car Ownership Schemes: New tax and NICs guidance from HMRC

Employer FAQ - Juror Financial Loss Allowances




2 August 2007

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Businesses Affected by Floods: HMRC to waive interest and surcharges of late tax

Double Taxation Conventions: Programme of work to March 2008

Finance Act 2007: Provisions start to come into force

Additional Annual Leave: Regulations in force from 1 October 2007

Pensions Act 2007: Framework for further pensions reform in place

Developers' Corner: PAYE Online for Employers: End of Year 2008/2009

Health Screening and Medical Check-ups: Formal exemption from tax liabilities

P11D Expenses and Benefits Return: Changes to form for 2007/08

Payments to the Account Office: Facility to notify a nil payment

Deduction from Earnings Orders: New calculation specification

Employer FAQ - Filing Timetable for Forms P45 and P46




26 July 2007

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Employment Status and IR35 Legislation: Commissioners uphold HMRC decision

New Statutory Holiday Entitlements in Northern Ireland: Initial scheme to be the same as the rest of the UK

Employer FAQ - Statutory Payments and Bank Holidays




19 July 2007

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Developers' Corner: Payroll Quality Standard for 2008/09

Time Off for Public Duties: Adjustment to the time off rights in Scotland

Employer FAQ - Small Employers' Relief Scheme

Republic of Ireland:

Revenue On-Line Service: Latest enhancements to the service




12 July 2007

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Agency Workers and Statutory Sick Pay: Court of Appeal confirms no entitlement for short-term agency workers

Double Taxation Agreement: Agreement on the avoidance of double taxation with the Faroes

Double Taxation Agreement: Agreement on the avoidance of double taxation with Switzerland

Advisory fuel rates for company cars: New rates apply from 1 August 2007

Deduction from Earnings Orders: External debt collection agencies

Employer FAQ - Taxation of Computers

Isle of Man:

Minimum Wage: Proposal to increase by 3.7% from October 2007




5 July 2007

No news items this week.




28 June 2007

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Treatment of Vulnerable Workers: Acas identifies gaps in legal employment protection

Juror Financial Loss Allowances: Increases from 2 July 2007

Increasing statutory holiday pay: Revised proposals for a phased increase to 28 days holiday each year

HMRC to merge employee database records: Improving PAYE services for employers and employees

Employer FAQ - Purchases Made on Behalf of the Employer

Jersey:

Maternity, Paternity and Family Friendly Working: Consultation on proposals to introduce legislation

Republic of Ireland:

National Minimum Wage: New rates from 1 July 2007




21 June 2007

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Maternity Leave and Pay: DTI guidance for employees

Voluntary Workers: DTI consultation on the current exclusion from the national minimum wage

Pension Personal Accounts: Government published response to consultation

Minimum Wages in the European Union: Highest rate seven times more than the lowest

Magistrates' Allowances: No increase to financial loss allowance for 2007

Student Loan Deductions: Changes to start and stop notices

Underpayment Notices: Guidance on querying inaccurate notices

Employer FAQ - Parking Places




14 June 2007

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Agricultural Wage Negotiations 2007 - England and Wales: New pay and holiday provisions from October 2007

Agricultural Wage Negotiations 2007 - Scotland: New pay and pension provisions from October 2007

Child Maintenance Enforcement: Bill to replace Child Support Agency published

PAYE Online Notices: Secure mailbox service to be withdrawn in June 2007

Reform of VAT Fuel Scale Charges: VAT Motoring Expenses booklet updated

Contracted-out Pension Schemes: HMRC scheme guidance booklets updated

HMRC Litigation and Settlement Strategy: Internal HMRC guidance on how disputes are brought to a conclusion

Employer FAQ - Electronic Payslips




7 June 2007

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Employer FAQ - Licensed and Perishable Goods




31 May 2007

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Employer FAQ - Market Value: How is the market value of an asset or other benefit determined?




24 May 2007

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Agency Workers and Employment Status: EAT decides some agency workers have employment rights

National Minimum Wage Enforcement: DTI consultation on new approaches to paying arrears and penalising employers

Additional Paternity Leave and Pay: Public consultation of the administration of the new rights

Payroll Tip: Compensation for Loss of Earnings

Isle of Man:

Paying ITIP and National Insurance: Online payments facility introduced for employers




17 May 2007

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"Taxes in Europe" Database: EC provides comparative information on key taxes across Europe

Approved Mileage Allowance Payments: Consultation on proposals to set rates that provide environmental incentives

Payroll Tip: Holiday Pay during Maternity and Adoption Leave




10 May 2007

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Payroll Year-end Returns: Filing deadlines for 2007

Online Filing and Payments: New guidance booklet for employers and developers

Complaining to HMRC: New guidance for customers

Disclosure of NICs Schemes: Guidance for promoters and employers

Data Protection and Manual Personnel Files: Transitional arrangements end in October 2007

Payroll Tip: Providing more than one mobile telephone




3 May 2007

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Electronic Filing of Year-end Returns: Guidance for employers suing NICs aggregation

Electronic Filing of Year-end Returns: Understanding 'success' and 'failure' messages

Payroll Tip: What control does an employer have over an employee's return to work date?




26 April 2007

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Deduction from Earnings Orders: New guidance issued by the Child Support Agency

Compulsory Electronic Filing of Year-end Returns: HMRC invites appeals against non-filing 2005/06 penalty notices

Payroll Tip: Shared Use of a Company Car




19 April 2007

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Northern Ireland Agricultural Wages: New minimum wages rates from 2 April 2007

Claiming a Tax Repayment: Form R40 redesigned

Electronic filing on in-year forms: Changes to P45 and P46 forms and processes

Payroll Tip: Living Accommodation




12 April 2007

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Sick Pay and Disability Discrimination: Applying the "reasonable adjustment" principle

Part-time Workers and Time Off in Lieu of Bank Holidays: Court of Session decision breaks with established DTI guidelines

Retrospective Application of Tax Avoidance Legislation: New PAYE procedures from April 2007

Payroll Tip: Discount Vouchers




5 April 2007

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Flexible Working: Updated guidance for employers

Taxation of Retrospective Notional Payments: Relevant date confirmed for tax avoidance provisions of Finance Act 2006

Taxable Benefits in Kind and Expenses Payments: HMRC publishes statistical analyses for 2004/05

New Construction Industry Scheme: Last Update sent to contractors before the scheme starts

Debt Arrangement Scheme: New Regulations remove liability for charges due on programme completion

Payroll Tip: Replacement Cars




29 March 2007

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Managing Conflict at Work: Acas publishes new guide for employers and employees

Employment Status for Tax and NICs: Special Commissioner allows an appeal against an HMRC determination

Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedures: DTI consults on simplifying and improving the procedures

E12(2007) Employer Helpbook: Error identified in SMP average earnings requirements

Disclosure of NICs Avoidance Schemes: Guidance on the new Regulations

Tax Law Rewrite Project: Income Tax Act 2007 comes into force on 6 April 2007

Payroll Year End Returns: Service levels for electronic filing over the tax year end

2007 Budget

Isle of Man: Budget 2007

Payroll Tip: Essential User Allowances




22 March 2007

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Information and Consultation of Employees: Acas launches new information and consultation health check

Tax Exemption for the Provision of Childcare and Childcare Vouchers: Adjustments to the definition of "qualifying childcare"

NICs Avoidance Schemes: New Regulations extend tax avoidance scheme notification rules to NICs

Payroll Tip: Mileage Allowance Payments




15 March 2007

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Agricultural Minimum Wage in Northern Ireland: Proposal to introduce a new grading system

Attachment of Earnings: New Attachment of Earnings Handbook

National Minimum Wage: Government accepts Low Pay Commission's recommendation for October 2007 increases

Abolition of Defined Contribution Contracting-out: Government responds to consultation

New Construction Industry Scheme: Handling the 20% deduction rate in a computerised accounting system

New Construction Industry Scheme: Despatch of subcontractor listings

Payroll Year End Returns: Service levels for electronic filing over the tax year end

Modified NICs Procedures for Employees Coming from or Working Abroad: Additions to application forms

Tax Relief for Employment Expenses: Form P87 for 2006/07 now available

End of Tax Year Procedures: Error in HMRC Employer Helpbook E10

Provision of Beneficial Employment-Related Loans: Official rate of increases from April 2007

Council Tax Attachment of Earnings Orders: Correction of typographical error in Regulations

Payroll Tip: Rates and Thresholds




8 March 2007

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Attachment of Earnings: HMCS publishes revised Attachment of Earnings Handbook

Budget 2007: Date announced

NICs and Tax Avoidance Schemes: New Regulations provide for backdating of NICs liabilities

Payroll Tip: Mobile telephones




1 March 2007

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Employment Status of Couriers: EAT considers the approach to be taken in deciding whether someone is a 'worker'

Van Fuel Benefit Charge: Correction to expenses and benefits booklet 480

Employer CD-ROM: Installation on Microsoft Vista

Redundancy and Business Transfers Laws: Employment Forum recommends new employee rights and protection

Payroll Tip: Tax, NICs and Statutory Payments Rates




22 February 2007

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National Minimum Wage: Living accommodation and deductions from wages for heating and lighting

Termination Due to Retirement or Death: Taxation of lump sum payments

PAYE Coding Notices for Tax Year 2008/09: HMRC issuing from 19 February

VAT Fuel Scale Charge: Charges linked to CO2 emission ratings from May 2007

Data Protection: Advice for small businesses on handling disclosure requests from individuals

Electronic End-of-Year Filing: Avoiding duplicated returns

Construction Industry Scheme: Reporting payments due on Good Friday 2007

Northern Ireland: Consultation on increasing entitlement to paid holiday

Council Tax Attachment of Earnings Orders: Correction of typographical error in Regulations

Payroll Tip: Entertainment and Hospitality




15 February 2007

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars: New rates apply from 1 February 2007

Employment status in the construction industry: EAT decision confirms established 'picture painting' approach

NIC tables: Changes to category B and category C tables from April 2007

Managed service companies: Draft legislation for transferring PAYE and NICs debts

Electronic filing on in-year forms: Changes to P45 and P46 forms and processes

P11D Expenses and Benefits Returns: Providing date of birth and gender on 2006/07 Returns

Student loan deductions: Removal of the 42-day lead-time on start and stop notices

Payroll Tip: Employment Status




8 February 2007

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars: New rates apply from 1 February 2007

Temporary and agency workers: Private members’ Bill seeks to provide employment rights equivalent to direct workers

Alternatives to P11D benefits and expenses reporting: IPP publishes initial findings from its survey of members

Payroll Tip: Professional subscriptions and membership fees




1 February 2007

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Pension schemes: Tax and NICs treatment of cash inducement payments

Council Tax Attachment of Earnings Orders: Wales also to use the new financial limits

Jersey - National Minimum Wage: Minister approves minimum wage for 2007

Payroll Tip: Medical insurance and treatment




25 January 2007

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Employment Law Simplification Review: DTI proposes cost-saving improvements to payroll systems

Payroll Tip: Protective Awards




18 January 2007

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Council Tax Attachment of Earnings Orders: Uprating financial limits from April 2007

Increasing statutory holiday pay: Proposal for a phased increase to 28 days holiday each year

National Minimum Wage compliance: Government's policy on issuing penalty notices

Statutory Adoption Pay: Payment of SAP to foster carers who adopt

Developers' Corner: NI Supplement for 2007/08 published

Payroll Tip: Rest breaks under the Working Time Regulations




11 January 2007

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Penalties for incorrect tax returns: HMRC consults on a new approach

Residence and the 91-day test: HMRC clarifies its position on the Gaines-Cooper decision

Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme: Students and workers from Bulgaria and Romania

Jersey: Employment Forum recommends Minimum Wage for 2007

Payroll Tip: Tax and NICs liabilities on expenses payments




4 January 2007

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DTI review of employment law: Appointment of Employment Law Practitioner Panel

Developers' Corner: Payroll forms for 2007/08

Double Taxation Agreement: Agreement on the avoidance of double taxation with Poland

Payroll Tip: Tax and NICs liabilities on benefits-in-kind




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