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.
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.
CIS Changed on 6 April 2026
If you work in construction, whether you’re a main contractor running a team of subbies, a sole trader sparky who brings in extra hands for bigger jobs, or an accountant looking after construction clients, the Construction Industry Scheme changed significantly on 6 April 2026. This guide covers what you need to know.
Holiday Pay Record Keeping Changes from April 2026: What Employers Need to Know
From April 2026, expectations around holiday pay and leave record keeping are tightening. Here’s what UK employers need to know, what’s actually changing, and how to prepare.This blog explores the new rates, their implications for businesses, and practical strategies to prepare effectively for the upcoming changes.
This guide explains how salary sacrifice works, its benefits, and how your business can leverage it to stay compliant and cost-efficient.
Introducing Our New Knowledge Base
We’ve launched a new Intelligent Payroll Knowledge Base to make everyday payroll questions easier to answer quickly, clearly and with confidence, with support still there when it matters.
Adapting to the New National Minimum and Living Wage Rates in April 2026
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) are set to rise in April 2026, bringing important changes for UK businesses. These adjustments aim to ensure fair pay for workers across different age groups, but they also present challenges for employers managing payroll and budgets.
This blog explores the new rates, their implications for businesses, and practical strategies to prepare effectively for the upcoming changes.
This guide explains how salary sacrifice works, its benefits, and how your business can leverage it to stay compliant and cost-efficient.