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In response to concerns raised by payroll software developers about the font sizes specified for the A4-size plain-paper P45 that comes into use from the end of October, HMRC has published a revised detailed specification for the benefit of payroll software developers. There is no change to the layout of the form, only a relaxation to the font sizes that may be used. A further revision to the specification is also being prepared to make the plain-paper P45 identical in all respects with the pre-printed versions. As a result of these revisions, some payroll systems will not be ready to provide the facility for employers to print out their own P45s until December or later.
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Posted October 27th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The new A4-size P45, which comes into use from 27 October 2008, can be printed on blank A4 paper using in-house printers if the employer files Part 1 online. Some computerised payroll systems will introduce this facility before that end of the tax year; others may not provide it until the start of the new tax year.
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Posted October 6th, 2008 | No Comments »
Last week’s newsletter provided an overview of the new form P46(Pen) Notification of pension starting and how it will be used from April 2009. HMRC’s intention has been for the form to be used in all cases to report the tax code used by a pension payer (former employer or otherwise) for a new pensioner.
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Posted September 7th, 2008 | No Comments »
HMRC is introducing two additional P46 forms from 6 April 2009: Continue reading
Posted August 31st, 2008 | No Comments »
In the latest issue of Notes for Payroll Software Developers, the developers have been asked to take appropriate measures to encourage their clients to comply with the following PAYE procedures. Continue reading
Posted July 7th, 2008 | No Comments »
The new A4-size P45 comes into use from October 2008. Samples of the five different versions of the four-page colour documents have been made available for the particular benefit of system developers.
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Posted June 23rd, 2008 | No Comments »
