Specification for PAYE Tax Table Routines for Free of Tax 8 May 2017
An updated specification for payroll software developers now incorporates ‘payrolled benefits in kind’ and the appendix has been updated to include the Scottish rates/bandwidths for 17/18.
The updated Specification for PAYE Tax Table Routines for Free of Tax (FOT) is for computing PAYE tax where FOT arrangements are in place, and expands on the information contained in the CWG2 - Employer Further Guide to PAYE and NICs.
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Simplifying PAYE Settlement Agreements and impact for software developers 20 July 2017
To support the introduction of the digital PSA service, HMRC would like to understand the opportunities and gauge interest for updating software products enabling access to the digital PSA service for Agents and Employers.
PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA’s) are easements which allow employers to make one single payment, on behalf of their employees, to cover all the tax and National Insurance contributions due on certain small or irregular taxable expenses or benefits providing they meet the relevant criteria. Currently both employers and third party agents can submit PSAs to HMRC via a print and post I-Form. However, from 6 April 2018 HMRC will: Provide an online digital service for PSA submissions and payment Remove the need for an annual upfront PSA agreement Improve and clarify PSA guidance.
The new PSA digital process will be developed in response to the PSA consultation exercise that took place in 2016.
3rd Party Software Supplier involvement To support the introduction of the digital PSA service, HMRC would like to understand the opportunities and gauge interest for updating software products enabling access to the digital PSA service for Agents and Employers. As a 3 rd Party Software provider, would you be interested in a public API to access HMRC’s digital PSA service? Tell us ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ with a brief explanation why – please do not include any personal or sensitive information.
Please respond to HMRC using psa.research@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk within seven days from the date of this news item. Thank you.
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Software Developers - Transaction Engine Live Environment 21 July 2017
HMRC’s Software Developers Support Team (SDST) has provided an update on when the message classes in the new Transaction Engine Live Environment will be made available.
In order to keep pace with government digital aspirations SDST is replacing and transforming the existing Government Gateway services.
The message classes in the new Transaction Engine Live Environment (i.e. the new Live Endpoint ) will now be made available on 18 September 2017.
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