Re-enrolment of staff back into a workplace pension scheme
This is a two-stage process. Employers must carry out re-enrolment every three years. Firstly, staff who opted out of their workplace pension must be put back in. Secondly, employers must complete and submit the online re-declaration of compliance form to show The Pension Regulator how they have met this responsibility. Re-enrolment is a straightforward two-stage task but employers should ensure they leave enough time to carry it out correctly. Visit The Pensions Regulators website for more information.
HMRC Underpayment Notice?
If you have recently received a statement of liabilities (underpayment notice) from HMRC, please first check you have actually made all your payments to HMRC.
HMRC payment CHANGES!
The online payment page for HMRC has changed. HMRC advise that they no longer accept personal card payments (only corporate cards) and have offered payment options to either set up a Direct Debit for a one off payment, but you will need a government gateway ID (click image to enlarge) or pay direct from your bank account to their bank (direct bank transfer) IMPORTANT – You MUST change the reference number you use each time to allocate the payment to the correct period. You’ll need to use your HMRC payment reference when you pay, for example 123PA01234567. This is known as your 13-digit Accounts Office reference number, which is shown on all… Read More