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Payroll & PAYE
Can HMRC Demand me to Pay Taxes after the Company Closes?
My company is likely to fold soon leaving a number of debts including PAYE and VAT owing. Can HMRC demand that I pay those taxes
Changes to Notifications by Employers to Operate PAYE on a Proportion of a Globally Mobile Employee’s Income and Overseas Workday Relief
The previous non-domicile rules regarding operating PAYE on a reduced percentage of an employee’s income (known as Section 690) ended, replaced by a system based
Claiming Employment Related Expenses
Last updated: 14 October 2026 How do you claim tax relief on employment-related expenses? If you pay for things you need for your job and
How can I Recover Overpaid PAYE being Accidently Paid by Payroll Clerk?
My payroll clerk accidentally overpaid the PAYE payable by my company for 2008/09. I have rung the PAYE office, but they refuse to repay the
How much rental income can I receive before paying 40% tax?
I earn £30,000 p.a. taxed under PAYE, but also have a variable amount of rental income. I have read that 40% tax applies above £35,000
Paper P11D Forms No Longer Accepted by HMRC – Employers Must File Electronically
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can employers still file paper P11D forms? No. HMRC no longer accepts paper P11D and P11D(b) forms, except from employers
Payroll Hygiene
It is very irritating when HMRC accuses you of owing more PAYE than is actually due. This can happen when the HMRC computer has recorded
Payrolled Benefits, Self-Assessment and Student Loans
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Why does your Self Assessment show a student loan balancing payment you don’t think you owe? Your Self Assessment calculation
The tax office has Restricted my Paye code. What does this means?
The Tax Office has written to me saying £2,800 tax I owe will be collected by restricting my PAYE code for 2012/13. What does this
What can he do to get his student loan records corrected?
My son worked for a company that has gone into liquidation. The Tax Office are refusing to acknowledge the student loan repayments which were deducted
What does PAYE Coding Notification with a Negative Value on it Means?
I’ve received a new PAYE coding notice that shows tax is due on a negative figure. What does this mean? A negative PAYE code,
Why did the taxman put plenty on me when I usually pay Paye on time?
The Taxman has hit me with a huge penalty for paying my company’s PAYE late in 2010/11. But I’ve always paid my PAYE on time.