• Mandatory gender pay gap reporting – knowing your obligations

    Written on 30 Aug 2016 by Jack SImpson

    The issue of gender discrimination in the workplace, and how to ensure that women and men are paid equally, has been on the political agenda for many years. However, as of…

  • What is a PSA (PAYE Settlement Agreement) and why are they useful tools for employers?

    Written on 01 Jul 2016 by Paul Chappell

    Employers are increasing warming to the use of PAYE Settlement Agreements to account for small or minor benefits that are provided for employees. The benefits of a PSA can be…

  • Trivial Benefits - a HMRC change in the employer's favour!

    Written on 01 Jul 2016 by Paul Chappell

    First the bad news, all benefits in kind are taxable. Now for the good news. HMRC have moved the goalposts, unusually in our favour! The statutory exemptions allows for trial…

  • PAYE Dispensations - what are they?

    Written on 23 Jun 2016 by Paul Chappell

    HMRC have introduced new procedures to streamline the reporting of benefits in kind. Previously employers had to apply to HMRC for a dispensation which ensured that expenses…

  • Guide to understanding your tax code

    Written on 10 Jun 2016 by Eleanor Johnstone

    Tax code blog - tough crowd. Admittedly, the only time I have ever really paid attention to my tax code, is when I'm adamant I'm owed some kind of refund from Mr. HMRC ... Other…

  • New National Minimum Wage Rates

    Written on 06 Jun 2016 by Jack SImpson

    In a fast-changing legislative landscape, it is easy to lose track of your legal requirements as an employer. At Dataplan, it is our job to keep fully up-to-date with all aspects…

  • Tax Freedom Day

    Written on 03 Jun 2016 by Paul Chappell

    Snappy title I know! However, and this is the important bit, the day when you officially stopped working for HM Government is getting later and later each year. 2014 was 30th May…

  • Your 2016 - 17 Tax code - Worth a Check?

    Written on 27 May 2016 by Ben Fearn

    It is that time of year again! The new 2016-17 tax year is upon us and now is a good time to turn attention to your tax code, particularly if you recently received a nice tax code…

  • Selling ePayslips to the people that matter

    Written on 27 May 2016 by Alex Hay

    Looking to ditch paper payslips, but worried about resistance from staff? Whether it’s reducing your carbon footprint, cutting costs and time, or simply dragging your company into…

  • Study has started

    Written on 20 May 2016 by Jack SImpson

    Almost exactly a year since my university finals, it’s time to get on board the study train once again, as my CIPP training kicks in apace.  Part of Dataplan’s fully funded study…