CIPP Payroll: need to know - 2022-23

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Did you know? The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 states that employers can use the tax code from the employees P45 for the previous tax year for up to 11 weeks into the new tax year.

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DWP supports people aged over 50 at work Published: 14 March 2023 Emailed: 15 March 2023

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to promote age inclusive working practices.

The DWP has recognised the fundamental benefits that a multigenerational workforce can offer and aims to encourage other government departments and employers to sign up to the pledge.

Permanent Secretary, Peter Schofield CB said:

“I am very proud that DWP is leading the way as a workplace where all our staff can thrive – whether at the start of their career or experienced members of the workforce.

“Signing this pledge shows our continued determination to support our colleagues throughout their working life. From offering Mid-life MOTs, our menopause network and embedding flexible working, we are committed to making DWP an inclusive place to work for all ages.”

The DWP age champion and Finance Director General, Catherine Vaughan said:

“We know that older staff provide invaluable expertise, skills and experience to the important work the Department does.

“I’m pleased that by signing the Age- friendly Employer Pledge we’re continuing to show how much DWP values an age-diverse workforce. This will provide a tangible boost to help all our staff feel valued and supported whatever their age.”

Employers can find out more about the pledge and how to sign up here.

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Form P45: procedures for pension recipients Published: 16 March 2023 Emailed: 22 March 2023

The ‘ CWG2: further guide to PAYE and National Insurance contributions ’ outlines the procedures to be taken for other pension and annuity payers in particular to the form P45. Below are the some of the key points to consider for pension recipients and the form P45.

Pension recipient gives the form P45:

include the tax code on the form

• use the code from the P45 on a W1 / M1 basis until HMRC states otherwise • if no contact is received from HMRC by 5 April (or the first pension payment is to be made after 5 April), then the existing code should be caried forward to the new tax year and used on a cumulative basis • after the pension or annuity has started and after a code from HMRC has been received, the P45 must be disposed of confidentiality

Pension recipient does not give the form P45:

• unless HMRC instructs to use a new code, use the emergency tax code on a W1 / M1 basis

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