Employee benefits and mandatory payroll reporting

Employee benefits and mandatory payroll reporting

Starting in April 2026, UK employers will have to include the benefits they give to their employees, like company cars or health insurance, directly in their payroll.

This means these benefits will be taxed through the payroll system, and not reported separately.

This change is to make tax reporting easier for employers, but it also means employers need to be ready for a few added responsibilities.

Your new responsibilities

You will no longer be able to pick and choose which benefits you include in your payroll and which you report separately – it will all have to be reported via your payroll records.

In addition, you will need to:

Employees might also see changes in their cash flow because, with benefits in kind being added to their payroll, the tax on these benefits will be taken out of their monthly pay.

This means they might end up with different take-home pay each month, especially during the first year of this change.

Practical steps to manage the changes

To effectively manage the upcoming changes in payrolling benefits in kind, here are some practical steps you can take:

By taking these steps, you can ensure a smoother transition to the new system and easily maintain compliance.

Remember, early preparation and clear communication are key to managing this change effectively.

If you need support or advice in relation to this change, please speak to our team.

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