What to do when an employee leaves

When an employee tells you they are leaving, there are a number of things you need to do. Whether they are moving to a new organisation or retiring, you need to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and make sure that you deduct and pay the correct National Insurance and tax. Here is AMR Bookkeeping […]

A guide to annual payroll reporting and tasks

With the new financial year underway, this year’s annual payroll reporting tasks are nearly complete. The changing of the tax year is always a busy time for anyone responsible for payroll, as there are many tasks that need to be carried out for each employee, in adherence to HMRC’s deadlines. To help you get prepared […]

What should an employer do if an employee changes gender?

Since the Gender Recognition Act was implemented in 2004, trans people have been legally able to change their gender following the receipt of a Gender Recognition Certificate. In this blog, we outline what an employer needs to do if an employee tells you they’ve changed gender. What should I do if my employee changes gender? […]

A guide to child maintenance deductions for employers

There are around 5.3 million couples living with dependent children in the UK. However, the sad fact is there are more than 2.3 million families where at least one parent no longer lives with their child. When parents separate or no longer live with their child, a child maintenance agreement should be made. What is […]

A guide to PAYE Settlement Agreements for employers

If you employ staff, you will know that managing the payroll can be a time-consuming task. This can become even more complicated when tax and National Insurance for your employees is due on minor, irregular or impracticable expenses or benefits. This is where a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) comes in. Here, we provide our guide […]

Everything you need to know about State Pensions

Retirement is something that many employees look forward to. However, not everyone wants to or can give up working when they reach State Pension age. Here, we discuss the rules around State Pensions and what you can do to support employees with planning for their retirement.  What is a State Pension? The State Pension is […]

What to do if an employee is called up for jury service

Giving staff time off for jury service might not be an occurrence that payroll managers have to deal with on a regular basis. However, the chance of being called up for jury service at least once in your lifetime is around 40%, so it’s certainly a situation that employers should be prepared for. Anyone between […]

Self-assessment tax returns – top tips to get prepared

The 31 January deadline is over, and your self-assessment tax returns have been filed – phew. January is always a busy month for the team at AMR Bookkeeping Solutions, and while it’s another year until the next deadline, we think it’s never too early to get prepared. Completing the self-assessment tax return is a task […]

Student loans – what are an employer’s obligations?

Since tuition fees came into force for all students studying at UK universities in 1998, student loan repayment obligations have become a crucial responsibility for HR managers and payroll officers. Student loan repayments operate differently to the repayment of bank loans because, unlike other loans, repayments are deducted from an employee’s salary at payroll. This […]

Payroll Giving – how to set up tax free charitable donations for your employees

During the pandemic, charities that traditionally relied heavily on fundraising events, such as sponsored walks, galas and shows, felt the pinch as these were deferred or cancelled. Revenue streams from regular donations provided by individuals and companies became more important than ever in ensuring charities could continue to provide their crucial services. Many charities across […]