Cox & Co News
Staff Gift Tax – 5 truths about the real cost of giving!
Are you Mr Scrooge or his old boss Mr Fuzziwig? Do you want to give your staff an Xmas treat but are worried about the actual cost to you? We explain 5 truths about staff xmas gifts and the true cost of goodwill giving.
How the spirit of goodwill can end up costing more than you think.
Payroll Bristol – Are you getting the best payroll service?
What can Bristol payroll company Cox & Co. offer its clients that sets it apart from other payroll service bureaus? Understand how a specialist payroll provider can help an organisation save money, streamline its operations or improve staff development opportunities. The proof of the pudding is definitely in the eating – so read our case studies to find out more.
Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) – Bumping you out of a mortgage!
Celebrating the birth of your bundle of joy and plans to upsize your home to house it, could possibly be thwarted because of lack of proof of income.
Read what payroll information a mortgage lender may require you to submit.
Contacting HMRC about Payroll – 5 Top Tips
Do you need to contact HMRC regarding your Payroll? Do you detest wasting time on calls to HMRC and want to make sure your phone call to them is more effective?
Our 5 top tips will help make every call you make to HMRC matter!
Take Timeout from Timesheets
Does your periodical timesheet collection system wear you down? Do you long for a system which is smarter, more efficient and intelligent?
Read our 4 step guide to improving your employee reporting methods – from very easy and quick wins to spending £10,000’s.
Outsourcing payroll to your accountant? – 5 things to consider
Outsourcing your organisation’s payroll to an accountant could be your first choice because it places all your finances under one roof.
However, there is more to consider than convenience or cost.
Read our 5 questions to ask your accountant before you sign the contract!
10 Bank Holiday Facts (UK) – Past and Present
We are very often asked about the nuances of Bank Holiday entitlement and an employee’s concern over rights and payments. Here are 10 historical and current Bank Holiday Facts.
Cultural Biography of a Paper Payslip
Considering moving to ePayslips? Receiving resistance from management or employees? Understand how the paper payslip plays a role in your organisation’s culture.
National Minimum Wage – Why is it not a Living Wage?
What is the national minimum wage? Is this the same as a living wage? Understand the difference and how both are calculated.
The UK Tax Year – Why start on the 6th April?
Why does the UK Tax year start on the 6th April and end on the 5th April? Where did these obscure dates come from? Learn the history of these dates and their historical journey!
HMRC Basic PAYE Tools – Not for a growing business!
HMRC Basic PAYE Tools is free and easy to use. But does it provide a long term solution for your business? Consider these points before your decide.