74 articles tagged with PAYE.
Part 3 of our Self Assessment series — how to declare employment, self-employed, dividend, rental, foreign, savings, crypto and CGT income on your UK tax return. With the boxes to fill, evidence to keep, and common errors.
Emergency tax codes, Plan 5 student loan repayments, auto-enrolment, and a worked example of a £26,000 graduate salary take-home calculation.
Umbrella companies deduct PAYE, NI, and a margin fee before paying contractors. But some umbrella schemes make deductions that are unlawful. Here is what is legitimate, what is not, and how HMRC is cracking down in 2026.
Step-by-step guide to registering for Self Assessment, getting your UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) number, setting up your HMRC Government Gateway account and what to do if things go wrong.
Small employers can reclaim 103% of Statutory Maternity Pay through HMRC's Small Employers' Relief; larger employers reclaim 92%. Here's the £45,000 NI test, how to claim via EPS, and a step-by-step 2026/27 checklist.
PAYE student loan deductions are based on each pay period, which can mean overpayment for anyone with irregular income, multiple jobs, or who crosses the threshold only briefly. How to check for overpayments and claim them back.
Since 2025, employed taxpayers can opt to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge through PAYE via a tax code adjustment, instead of registering for Self Assessment. How the option works and who it suits.
International students on a Student visa can work part-time, but visa hour limits, UK tax residency rules and Personal Allowance eligibility all interact. What international students need to know before taking a job.
Care workers placed by agencies with multiple clients or care homes often get several payslips a month. Full worked example on £24,000 income and how mileage between visits is treated.
Refuse collectors are PAYE local authority (or contractor) employees with early starts, physically demanding shifts and often good overtime and pension provision. Full worked example on take-home pay and shift allowances for 2026/27.
Teachers and others who mark exams or invigilate for exam boards on top of a main job need to understand how this second income is taxed. Full worked example on £2,500 of marking income alongside a main salary.
Most nannies are employees of the family they work for, not self-employed contractors, which changes who pays tax and NI. Full worked example on a £28,000 nanny salary.
