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Choosing the best workplace pension for your business

Employee Benefits

What to consider when choosing a workplace pension provider Choosing a workplace pension scheme can be overwhelming, but this article aims to simplify the process. Net Pay contributions from your employees is deducted before tax. Businesses also benefit from reduced tax bills as they’re charged NI based on the salaries they pay.

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A Guide to Calculating Pensionable Earnings for Employers

Employee Benefits

This article will explain the different methods for calculating pensionable earnings and how these methods affect pension contributions and tax efficiency. Basic pay (bonus is not considered): Bonus excluded Pensionable earnings £38,000 Employer contribution: £1,140 Employee contribution (inc. Employee contribution (inc.

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What is Payroll Tax?

Abel HR

This article will help break it down for you and explain what it’s all about. When business owners pay their employees’ wages, the law requires them to make tax payments on their behalf. The Basic Formula for Net Pay. Figuring out how much to withhold and pay can be done in a variety of methods.

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AbelHR: What is Payroll Tax?

Abel HR

This article will help break it down for you and explain what it’s all about. When business owners pay their employees’ wages, the law requires them to make tax payments on their behalf. The Basic Formula for Net Pay. Figuring out how much to withhold and pay can be done in a variety of methods.

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Skills of a Payroll Specialist

Professionals Alternative

In this article, we will go over the various skills of a payroll specialist. Payroll involves a lot of calculations, including determining gross pay, deductions, and net pay for each employee. This job requires a variety of important skills in order to be performed effectively and efficiently. Strong Attention to Detail.

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Your Guide to Take-home Pay

Patriot Software

What is take home pay? Take-home pay consists of the income an individual receives after taxes, benefits, and other contributions are deducted. Take-home pay may also be called net pay. An employee’s take-home pay is the difference between their gross pay and deductions. Take-home pay vs. gross pay.

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Excel Skills Matter: Preparing for the Payroll Assistant Assessment

Professionals Alternative

In this article, I will delve into the importance of Excel skills for payroll assistants and budget professionals alike. As a payroll assistant, you will often need to calculate gross and net pay, deductions, and tax withholdings. One of the primary benefits of Excel is its ability to perform mathematical functions.

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