Only last week we heard that several recruitment consultants had received tax demands from HMRC relating to unpaid tax on incentive payments received from one or more umbrella companies. If recruitment agency staff accept monies, vouchers and other types of benefit from umbrella providers, they should be declaring this as taxable income.The Government is taking this issue seriously and the actions being taken within the next two years will highlight not just taxation but also the UK’s … [Read more...]
ePayMe has been recognised as 1 of the top 1,000 UK companies to inspire Britain!
We are very proud to be recognised as one of the top 1,000 companies in the UK. The recruitment industry continues to inspire Britain in London Stock Exchange's 2017 report. The London Stock Exchange Group has released its 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain report.To be selected for the list, businesses must demonstrate not only positive growth in revenue, but also significantly outperform their sector peers.ePayMe is one of just a handful of providers in our sector listed in this … [Read more...]
Outsourcing for efficiency
The following article looks at the ways that using using an outsourced payroll company such as ePayMe can improve a recruitment agency's efficiency. The article appeared as an advertorial in the January 2018 edition of 'Global Recruiter' magazine. Outsourcing for efficiency Using a dedicated payroll provider pays – in more ways than one Andrew Johnston, Chairman of ePayMeAs an outsourced payroll provider operating in the rapidly evolving temporary employment sector, we need to understand … [Read more...]
Lorry drivers stung over accounting firm ‘tax dodge’
This article is damning to all those agencies and workers using non-compliant providers. Whether it be an umbrella company promising 90% take home pay or and MSC offering the same, it's too good to be true and you are running a huge risk.Compliant providers will apportion the correct PAYE deductions, won't provide ridiculous referral fees to consultants and will act in accordance with HMRC. With Debt Transfer and the new Finance Act, dealing with a compliant payroll provider is … [Read more...]
Tax-Free Childcare
In March 2016, the Government confirmed their plans for a Tax-Free Childcare scheme to be rolled out gradually from early 2017. Tax-free Childcare will provide working parents and now self-employed workers with another option for tax savings on their childcare direct through the Government.You can sign up for Tax Free Childcare now! This is a great step for working parents as this will help all those employed and now those self-employed.Childcare vouchers will remain in place and you … [Read more...]
Calls to outlaw umbrella firms in the NHS (by a union that doesn’t understand how umbrella works)
Yet again, this news proves that organisations that should be educated and look at the best interests of its members, clearly has no grasp of reality. Working through a compliant umbrella company would mean that the worker does not lose eligible earnings, the agency should create an Agency Rate that includes an uplifted amount above PAYE to include such deductions as employers NI, holiday pay, pension contributions and an amount for margin/fee. It is not the umbrella that is a parasite … [Read more...]
IR35 reform in the private sector: waiting for the other shoe to drop
Long before controversial public sector IR35 reform was introduced in April, speculation was mounting that the private sector would face similar changes. And in fact, public sector reform was simply seen as a test-run for the private sector by many, writes Seb Maley, Qdos Contractor's CEO.While private sector IR35 reform has not yet been confirmed by the government, the rumour that this might well happen in time does have substance. Along with increasing media attention, private sector IR35 … [Read more...]
Every Friday is a Good Friday with ePayMe
There has been a lot of dispute in the media about the ‘true’ meaning of this bank holiday weekend, so we thought we might weigh in because we believe it’s ePayMe.We decided to write down some points to help you understand why ePayMe is the top payroll provider choice for all your temporary or contracting work this Spring.Efficient and knowledgeable team to make your payroll as hassle-free as possible. Affordable services that won’t break the bank. Succinct information keeping all … [Read more...]
The Sun Doesn’t Always Shine
IR35 Autumn Statement Public Sector (let's not forget the Private Sector) April 6th legislative change Apprenticeship LevyNot only have the above words been searched countless times on google, been on a plethora of agendas, they remain areas constantly being discussed.No longer a question of when or if the changes will be implemented or even delayed, the legislative landscape has changed – with changes implemented 6/4/17. If you’re not on the front foot now, there is still time, … [Read more...]
HMRC puts its own IT contractors inside IR35
The IR35 digital tool was delayed because the very IT contractors who built it quit the tax authority amid fears it would place them inside tomorrow's new legislation.In fact, the 18 limited company IT contractors who worked on the tool – the ESS – left HMRC on Friday before it was publicly unveiled, fearing for their own IR35 status.“This is why the launch date for the tool was delayed and also why HMRC have struggled to get it working properly,” said a PSC whose colleagues were on the … [Read more...]