Category: HMRC

Update December 2024

HMRC has advised of the new process via Employer bulletin Dec 2024.

April 2020

I noticed some customers PAYE tax notices for employees come in post while others we can download via our software directly.

I realised there was an issue with the settings.

To resolve this issue follow the following steps:

1. Login to HMRC agent > PAYE for employers.
2. Click Change notice options
3. Apply to all clients
4. Put YES in all options on this page.

That’s it.

Now after couple of days you can start downloading all notices via software.

Good luck !

Please drop me an email if you find any errors or wish to suggest any improvements.

Calculator Disclaimer

Anyone can use this calculator free of charge. The results provided by this calculator are for informational purposes only and are not intended as financial, legal, or professional advice. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the calculations, we make no guarantees regarding their correctness or applicability to your individual circumstances.

By using this calculator, you acknowledge and agree that any reliance on the results is at your own risk. We recommend consulting with a qualified professional before making any decisions based on the information provided.

Roy Accountants Ltd is not liable for any losses or damages arising from the use of this calculator or the information it generates.

Please drop me an email if you find any errors or wish to suggest any improvements.

HMRC guidance is not very clear. To tackle this issue we made a excel template which you may find useful.

If you are carrying forward allowances from past years use HMRC Calculator from HS345 Pension savings — tax charges.

Please drop me an email if you find any errors or wish to suggest any improvements.

1. Activate Multi factor authentication (MFA) for your emails and any other application where available.

Once added it will stop your desktop applications using your email server to send out emails, so you will need to `Add passwords for Apps`. See example via [link].

You can use a Authenticator app like `Microsoft Authenticator` to generate OTPs. This one Authenticator app can generate OTPs for several applications. Its better to use an Authenticator app instead of SMS codes as SMS codes can be intercepted via a SIM Swap scam.

2. Add a computer login password.

3. Add a login password or pattern on your phone.

4. Prepare for a scenario if you lose your phone.
a) Ensure to activate cloud back-up, this will help to restore all services on the new device.
b) `Find my device` is automatically activated for android phone, familiarize yourself with the service. This will help in locking and wiping out all your data remotely on the lost device.

5. Install latest updates as soon as you receive a notification.

6. Ensure to download applications from official app store or a trusted source/website.

7. A free tool to check your cyber security from `National Cyber Security Centre` a UK government organization.

8. Use `National Cyber Security Centre` guidance for SMEs.

9. Use Cloud services like Google drive this will backup your data automatically.

10. Use Cyber Toolkit from `National Cyber Security Centre`.