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NI Rates 2023/24

Following the Autumn Statement by the Government, a reduction to most NI rates was introduced from January 6th 2024 This included a new blended rate for Directors Further Information can be found here:  Changes to National Insurance contributions from 6 January 2024 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Rates:

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KashFlow Payroll 1.4.9 Release Notes

Welcome to release 1.4.9. This update of the software includes some new features and enhancements relating to the processing of furlough payments: Add furlough pay and associated top-ups to a payslip: use the furlough top-up payslip item Record furloughed dates for an employee Create a claim for furlough pay: setup…

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October 2024 Update v1.9.4 – Release Notes

Welcome to your October update for Tax Year 2024/2025.  This update of the software includes some new enhancements, and necessary legislative changes.  These notes provide information on improvements to the software. NHS Pension Scheme – Scotland We have implemented changes to the Scotland contribution rates and tiers (Table 1 and…

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KashFlow Payroll Release 1.5.1: Furlough Update

Welcome to KashFlow Payroll Release 1.5.1. This update of the software concerns the support for the latest changes to furlough legislation from HMRC in KashFlow Payroll, making it easier to calculate what you can claim back from the government, using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.   Further information can be found here.   The Coronavirus…

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NHS Pension Scheme Changes – 2025/26

NHS Pension Scheme We have updated the pension tiers for the NHS Pension Scheme for all regions for 2025/2026 in accordance with guidance received. Changes apply from 1st April 2025. To view the NHS Pension Scheme tiers and rates in use, go to Employees | NHS Pension | NHS Pension Rates and choose…

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COVID-19 Job Support Scheme Payroll Processing Changes

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) or Furlough Scheme ends on the 31st October 2020. The scheme will be replaced by the Job Support Scheme and the Job Support Scheme Expansion. Job Retention Bonus For every eligible employee you furloughed and claimed for through the Coronavirus…

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How do I notify my Pension Provider an employee has opted out?

It is the employee who must contact the pension provider to inform them they wish to opt-out and get an “opt-out notice“. This opt-out notice will then be passed to the company for action in payroll, either via the employee or directly from the provider. The following contains more detailed information from…

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How do I process a Week 53?

Week 53 If you run a weekly payroll you might find you need to complete an additional period after week 52 to finish your PAYE tax year. If your normal repeating pay date falls on the 5th April you have to complete the additional period for your tax year to be…

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