How do I transfer my PAYE tools to a new computer?
How do I transfer my PAYE tools to a new computer?
Software Configuration Open Basic PAYE Tools – Real Time Information on one computer and make an amendment to the Employer. Close the software and then open Basic PAYE Tools – Real Time Information on another computer to confirm the shared database. You have now completed the installation.
Does Basic PAYE Tools work on Windows 10?
Supported operating systems The following operating systems are supported: Windows 8.1 and 10.
How do I update my Basic PAYE Tools?
To update or check for updates, employers should select ‘Check now’ in the update section of settings in the top right hand corner of the tool. It is also recommended that employers set the automatic update to ‘yes’.
What is HMRC Basic PAYE Tools?
Basic PAYE Tools (BPT) is free payroll software from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for businesses with fewer than 10 employees. The software allows you to perform most payroll tasks, including working out the tax and National Insurance for your employees and sending this information to HMRC.
How do I backup my Basic PAYE Tools?
To back up your data:
- Select the ‘Back up your data’ link from the Menu on the Home page of Basic PAYE Tools.
- Choose a suitable location for the backup file as explained above.
Where does Basic PAYE Tools store data?
AppData\Roaming\HMRC
A bit of investigation by us shows that Basic Tools software automatically creates full data backups as zip files when the software is updated and apparently on every system close and these are stored in AppData\Roaming\HMRC\payetools-rti\backups.
Can I order p60s from HMRC?
In March 2020, HMRC said they were no longer providing the facility to order blank P60 and P45 forms online. Instead, employers are expected to print or issue their own digital P60 stationery.
Does HMRC Basic PAYE Tools produce payslips?
BPT now enables you to produce a payslip for your employees. To do this, select the section ‘payslip’ (as shown on the previous screen). The payslip will include all details held by BPT for each of your employees, however it will not include all details that you need to provide by law.
Can I print a payslip from Basic PAYE Tools?
In its latest user guide to Basic PAYE Tools (BPT) HMRC has indicated that from April 2020 users will be able to print payslips from the PAYE reporting tool. From April 2020 HMRC will add payslip printing functionality to its Basic PAYE Tools product. …
How do I cancel my PAYE scheme on basic tools?
Closing your PAYE scheme
- deduct and pay any outstanding tax and National Insurance to HMRC within 17 days (or 14 if you’re paying by cheque)
- select the ‘Final submission because scheme ceased’ box.
- put the date you closed your PAYE scheme in the ‘Date scheme ceased’ box – you can’t put a date in the future.
How do I get my last 5 years P60?
You won’t get a P60 for the last 5 years. You will get a letter (statement) providing the information reported by the employer. Depending on your needs, this may be all you want. An official letter from HMRC should be proof of earnings.
Do P60s have to be printed?
HMRC have now eliminated the need to produce P60’s on official stationery which means you don’t need to order the forms from them anymore. Qtac can print a P60 on to plain paper for you.
What is the latest version of basic PAYE tools?
The latest version of Basic PAYE Tools will check for updates automatically, usually when the tax year changes or new rules come in. The latest version is 19.2.19220.1423. The number displays in the bottom-left corner of the tool. Do not uninstall the version of the software you’ve been using because you’ll lose payroll data.
Can basic PAYE tools help me work out my pension contributions?
Basic PAYE Tools does not help you work out who to automatically enrol or calculate pension contributions. You need to make sure you calculate pension contributions before using Basic PAYE Tools to make sure the amounts you enter are correct. You are liable to fines if you do not meet your obligations.
How do I report my payroll information to HMRC?
You report your payroll information by sending an FPS. An FPS tells HMRC the amount of tax and National Insurance contributions that you’ve deducted from your employee’s pay. You will have to send an FPS for every employee you pay on every pay run.
What does an FPS do for HMRC?
An FPS tells HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) the amount of tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) that you have deducted from your employees’ pay. This is the amount HMRC will expect you to pay in full on the normal monthly due date. Employer Payment Summary (EPS)
