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Michael McAllister

Michael McAllister

Partner & Head of Payroll Services

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30 August 2024

  • Payroll Services
The leading role of payroll – the heart of your business

The first week in September marks National Payroll Week, a week to appreciate not only the impact of the payroll industry but the leading role it has within business. More than just a technical function, a payroll team manages one of the biggest expenses a business has (which is no small task!), but did you know it also helps to shape how your business operates?

Michael McAllister

Michael McAllister

Partner & Head of Payroll Services

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17 January 2024

  • Payroll Services
Farewell to Form P11D?

The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a tax simplification update, affirming the mandatory implementation of payrolling benefits starting 6 April 2026. Presently, employers can choose between submitting P11D forms to report employee benefits for tax purposes or opting for benefit payrolling, which facilitates real-time taxation through PAYE.

Michael McAllister

Michael McAllister

Partner & Head of Payroll Services

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05 September 2023

  • Payroll Services
The unseen side of payroll

Payroll departments make sure everyone gets paid. Hugely important – but also pretty simple, right? Not quite! Here, Michael McAllister, Partner and Head of Payroll, explains why making sure money lands in bank accounts is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the responsibilities of payroll specialists.

Michael McAllister

Michael McAllister

Partner & Head of Payroll Services

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22 September 2022

  • Payroll Services
  • Budget
National Insurance rise to be reversed in November

The controversial tax rise was only introduced in April to fund health and social care, but Prime Minister Liz Truss had pledged to scrap the rise during the campaign to become the next Tory leader. Here, we sum up the changes being made.

Michael McAllister

Michael McAllister

Partner & Head of Payroll Services

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13 September 2022

  • Payroll Services
Do you know your staff’s entitlement for the upcoming bank holiday for the Queen’s state funeral?

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday on Monday, September 19, 2022. Marking the final day of the period of national mourning, individuals, businesses, and other organisations will be able to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign.

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