Written on 01 Jul 2016 by Paul Chappell

First the bad news, all benefits in kind are taxable. Now for the good news. HMRC have moved the goalposts, unusually in our favour! The statutory exemptions allows for trial…

Written on 23 Jun 2016 by Paul Chappell

HMRC have introduced new procedures to streamline the reporting of benefits in kind. Previously employers had to apply to HMRC for a dispensation which ensured that expenses…

Written on 10 Jun 2016 by Eleanor Johnstone

Tax code blog - tough crowd. Admittedly, the only time I have ever really paid attention to my tax code, is when I'm adamant I'm owed some kind of refund from Mr. HMRC ... Other…

Written on 06 Jun 2016 by Jack SImpson

In a fast-changing legislative landscape, it is easy to lose track of your legal requirements as an employer. At Dataplan, it is our job to keep fully up-to-date with all aspects…

Written on 03 Jun 2016 by Paul Chappell

Snappy title I know! However, and this is the important bit, the day when you officially stopped working for HM Government is getting later and later each year. 2014 was 30th May…

Written on 27 May 2016 by Ben Fearn

It is that time of year again! The new 2016-17 tax year is upon us and now is a good time to turn attention to your tax code, particularly if you recently received a nice tax code…

Written on 20 May 2016 by Jack SImpson

Almost exactly a year since my university finals, it’s time to get on board the study train once again, as my CIPP training kicks in apace.  Part of Dataplan’s fully funded study…

Written on 13 May 2016 by Jack SImpson

The dawning of a new financial year is always an especially hectic time in Payroll Land. It has been incumbent on all of us to quickly adapt our thinking to the complexities of…

Written on 06 May 2016 by Charlotte Baker

With more and more of our everyday life moving to electronic and digital versions of paper based items – payroll is no different. Key pieces of paper, such as P60s that are only…

Written on 29 Apr 2016 by Charlotte Baker

Here’s some questions or problems you may have come across: How do you know when your staging date is? You will receive a letter from The Pensions Regulator letting you know when…