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Fiscal drag: how can employers offset the challenges of a difficult economy?

Employee Benefits

The frozen tax thresholds could see some employees ‘dragged’ into paying more tax and have less disposable income as a result. In his Autumn Statement last November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt extended the freeze on national insurance (NI) and income tax rate thresholds until April 2028.

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What is Payroll Tax?

Abel HR

One of the most perplexing topics in the human resources industry is that of the payroll tax. What are Payroll Taxes? When business owners pay their employees’ wages, the law requires them to make tax payments on their behalf. Payroll taxes finance social insurance programs such as Medicare and Social Security.

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AbelHR: What is Payroll Tax?

Abel HR

One of the most perplexing topics in the human resources industry is that of the payroll tax. What are Payroll Taxes? When business owners pay their employees’ wages, the law requires them to make tax payments on their behalf. Payroll taxes finance social insurance programs such as Medicare and Social Security.

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What is Payroll – A Comprehensive Guide, Definition, Processes & Solutions

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It involves various tasks, including calculating wages, withholding taxes and other deductions, and ensuring that employees receive their net pay. Payroll is a critical aspect of business operations, and its accuracy is essential for compliance with tax regulations and maintaining employee satisfaction.

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Choosing the best workplace pension for your business

Employee Benefits

More complex aspects like varying tax relief methods and payroll integration will be covered later. However, if you’re an HR or Finance Lead tasked with selecting a new workplace pension, you might need a dedicated account manager who can assist with staff onboarding and implementation. Which Tax Relief Method is Used?

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Buyer’s guide to bikes-for-work schemes

Employee Benefits

Bikes-for-work schemes are tax-exempt arrangements that encourage employees to cycle to work to reduce environmental pollution and promote healthier lifestyles. Are there any potential tax or legal issues ? The appeal of bikes-to-work schemes may, in part, lie in the potential national insurance (NI) and tax savings.

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Mitie focuses on front-line reward as cost-of-living crisis mounts

Employee Benefits

Some [employers] can give big bonuses, but even if we gave everybody £100, after tax it would have a lower impact.” “People are struggling, and the financial stress is impacting mental health, so you see the wellbeing knock-on effect and the attrition spike as well.

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