Concise information on the tax issues relevant to both employers and employees.
Concise information on the tax issues relevant to both employers and employees. Click on the links below to access the relevant details.
Cars for employees
This factsheet set out the main areas to consider and the tax and national insurance implications with employer provided cars. These are commonly referred to as company cars and are taxed by reference to the list price of the car but graduated according to the level of its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. We outline the … read more Cars for employees
Employee Expenses
An exemption regime applies for employee expenses which results in the expenses not only being tax exempt but non reportable on form P11D. This factsheet considers the necessary conditions that must be met for this exemption to apply. An exemption regime applies for employee expenses. At SKZ Chartered Certified Accountants, we can provide guidance on … read more Employee Expenses
Employer supported childcare
The tax and NIC exemption for employer-contracted childcare and employer-provided childcare vouchers has been very popular with both employers and employees alike. This factsheet outlines the exemptions available. Childcare and employer provided childcare vouchers are very popular with both employers and employees alike. If your business is in the Essex area or you are employed … read more Employer supported childcare
Employment Benefits
The remuneration of many directors and employees comprises a package of salary and benefits. In this factsheet we consider some of the main benefit rules. We consider some of the main benefit rules that apply to directors and employees. If your business is in the Essex area or you are employed in the area we, … read more Employment Benefits
Homeworking and tax relief for employees
It is now very common for many employees to work from home, but this does mean that it is important to understand how the rules work with this. Homeworking is the norm for many employees but how do the rules work with regard to the tax and what expenses are deductible? If you are an … read more Homeworking and tax relief for employees
National Insurance
National Insurance contributions (NICs) are essentially a tax on earned income. The NICs regime divides income into different classes: Class 1 contributions are payable on earnings from employment, while the profits of the self-employed are liable to Class 2 and 4 contributions. This factsheet highlights the areas you need to consider and identifies some of … read more National Insurance
Payroll – Basic Procedures
This factsheet outlines what you need to do to set-up and run your payroll. Here is an outline of what you need to do to set up and run your payroll. If your business is in the Essex area we, at SKZ Chartered Certified Accountants, can help you to set up and run your payroll … read more Payroll – Basic Procedures
Payroll Real Time Information
A guide to the Real Time Information payroll rules. The Real Time Information requirements are wide ranging and potentially onerous on employers. We provide a summary below. If your business is in the Essex area we, at SKZ Chartered Certified Accountants, can help you to set up and run your payroll or we can run … read more Payroll Real Time Information
Share ownership for employees – EMI
Retaining and motivating staff are key issues for many employers. The Enterprise Management Incentive enables options to be granted to employees which may allow the shares to be received without any tax bill arising until the shares are sold. This factsheet gives an overview of EMI. The Enterprise Management Incentive - EMI - enables share … read more Share ownership for employees – EMI
Travel and subsistence for Directors and employees
Travelling and subsistence expenditure incurred by or on behalf of employees gives rise to many problems. This factsheet highlights the main areas to consider in deciding whether tax relief is available on travel and subsistence. We summarise the main areas to consider in deciding whether tax relief for traveling and subsistence expenditure is available. If … read more Travel and subsistence for Directors and employees