Here’s what you need to know if paying staff early this Christmas 2026
Paying staff early this Christmas 2026?
Learn the critical PAYE reporting rule to prevent a Universal Credit shock that could reduce employee benefits by up to 55%.
Christmas Office Closure 2026
Christmas Office Closure 2026 We’re closing our offices for the Christmas period this year so our team can take a well-deserved break with their families. Here are the key dates: Office closes: Tuesday 22nd December 2026 at 5pm Limited emergency cover: Tuesday 29th December (skeleton staff only) (Monday 28th December is a Bank Holiday!) […]
The people behind your payslip
Meet the people behind your payslip. For National Payroll Week 2026, we celebrate the Intelligent Payroll team and the care that goes into every pay run.
Why HMRC put your PAYE payment against the wrong month
HMRC allocates PAYE payments against the oldest outstanding period, not the month you intended to pay. Here is what that means for employers and accountants, and what to do about the letters.
Earn Avios on Payroll? Understand the VAT Risk
Some payroll platforms promise Amex points or Avios when businesses route salary payments through a card. But when VAT is added to wages and reclaimed, the potential tax exposure can be far greater than the value of the rewards.
Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes for Employers
Some Employment Rights Act changes are already in force, with more due in 2026 and 2027. Here’s what employers need to know about SSP, family leave, new starters and the payroll information that needs to be kept up to date.
Our Founder Minhaz Featured in CIPP!
Our founder, Minhaz Moosa, has written a piece for the CIPP’s Professional magazine this month. It is an honest account of building Intelligent Payroll over the last eight years, from one client (his dad) in 2018 to a bureau that now processes over £81 million in wages a year.
Mileage Allowance Rates Are Increasing from 6 April 2026
Mileage rates just increased for the first time in 15 years. From 6 April 2026, the approved rate rises from 45p to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles — backdated to the start of the tax year. Here’s what it means for employers and the self-employed.
Director’s Salary Guide for 2026/27
With new tax changes for 2026/27, choosing the right director’s salary is more important than ever. Our guide breaks down the best salary options to maximise tax efficiency, reduce costs, and optimise your take-home pay—read on to make the right choice for your business!
New SSP Rules from April 2026
Statutory Sick Pay changed from April 2026, including day-one entitlement, wider eligibility and new calculation rules. Here’s what UK employers need to know and what to review now.