The National Minimum Wage and The National Living Wage increase every year in April.
As of 1st April 2019 the below hourly rates came into affect;
Age 25 and over £8.21
Age 21 to 24 - £7.70
Age 18-20 - £6.15
Under 18 - £4.35
Apprentices - £3.70
It is important to make sure you are paying your staff the correct minimum hourly rate for their age.
For more information, here is the direct link to the latest information on National Minimum Wage.
What is MTD?
MTD makes it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and keep on top of their affairs. It transforms tax administration so that it is more effective and efficient by holding all of your records in an electrical/digital format. These can be viewed on a computer, laptop or even your mobile phone.
If you run a VAT-registered business with a taxable turnover above the VAT registration threshold (£85,000), you are required to keep digital VAT business records and send returns using Making Tax Digital compatible software for VAT periods starting on, or after the 1st of April 2019. The records itself must include the date, amount and the category of each business transaction as a minimum.
HMRC's Government Gateway
HMRC’s Government Gateway makes it easier to find your personal information held by HMRC such as, your National Insurance number, your Income Tax estimate and you can even check your state pension. The process should only take 10 minutes and will be made easier if you have your National Insurance number and a valid UK Passport or a recent payslip available to prove your identity.
Follow the link below to register.
https://www.gov.uk/personal-tax-account/sign-in/create-account
