Access Payroll 4.70a

It’s that time of year again! 6th April brings with it the new Payroll Tax year which means you get a nice new shiny version of Access Payroll (if you’ve ever wondered why the tax year falls on the 6th of April then we suggest you read our blog article). Within the past three or four weeks you should have received a CD in the post containing Access Payroll 4.70a.

 

Please find below a list of the changes and enhancements available in Access payroll 4.70a;


The Payroll software has been updated for the Tax Year 2011/2012 and contains: the NIC, PAYE, and SSP/SMP appropriate parameters for the new tax year.


P11D Car
The following changes were announced in Budget 2009 for cars made available in 2011/12 which will be reported in 2012/13

1. The 80,000 price cap is abolished meaning that the 'appropriate percentage' will be applied to the full list price of the vehicle.
2. The appropriate percentage for electric-only cars will be 9% (rather than a 6% reduction on 15%). The 9% charge will now apply from 2015/16.  
3. Reductions for hybrid, bi-fuel, and bio-ethanol cars will no longer apply.
4. 3% Diesel supplement will apply to all diesel cars including Euro IV standard and those first registered before 01/01/2006.

P11 Earnings Thresholds

From April 2011 the text 'Earnings Threshold' changes to 'Primary Threshold' The headings for columns 1b, and 1c will change to:

• Earnings above the LEL, up to and including the PT
• Earnings above the PT, up to and including the UAP

P14/60 Earnings Thresholds

From April 2011 the text 'Earnings Threshold' changes to 'Primary Threshold' The headings for columns 1b, and 1c will change to:

• Earnings above the LEL, up to and including the PT
• Earnings above the PT, up to and including the UAP

See also the HMRC Guidance


Electronic P60

PAYE regulations have been changed to allow employers to provide P60 information electronically and comes into effect for the year ending 5 April 2011.


Fuel Type Changes

From 6th April 2011, the P46 Car submission will report only 3 fuel types:

• E - Zero-emission (whatever the technology) - includes Electric
• D - Diesel cars of all kinds (includes types D and L)
• A - All other kinds (includes types P, B, C, H, and G)

ASPP

The ability to pay Additional Statutory Paternity Pay has been added to the software.


P46 Car Notification
From 6th April you will now be required to transmit details of replacement cars.


P46 Starter Form
With effect from 6th April 2011 employees that start working without a P45 will notice the following changes in Tax Code depending on the choices made when filling in a P46:-

• Where 'Statement C' is ticked – code BR will still be applicable.
• Where 'No P46 or P46 Incomplete' is ticked - code 0T Week1/Month1 will be used.

Co-op Bulk BACS

Access Payroll SE now supports the Co-op Bulk BACS format. It is identified as 'Co-Op Bulk' in the selection drop-down.



If you have renewed but are still awaiting your delivery please telephone our helpdesk team and they will organise a replacement to be despatched immediately. On this disc along with the software you will find a set of installation instructions. If you require any assistance with the installation or year end procedures please do not hesitate to telephone our helpdesk team on 0333 666 3330.