EuroPayX – Attach documents to Employee Records
In our EuroPayX irish payroll product it is now possible to link related documents to an employees record. These documents can be in any format such as word, excel or pdf, they can even be scanned from source material enabling you to access an employees complete record from within your payroll software.
To link a document to an employee call up the employees record in the employee window and click on the HR tab. Then click the add document to select the document file to be linked to the employee. It is possible to display any document by double-clicking […]
Universal Social Charge (USC) Amendment
As a result of the recent enactment of the 2011 Finance Act, there has been a significant change to the USC For an individual holding a current Full Medical Card the maximum rate of USC is now 4% instead of the previous 7%. The employer must satisfy themselves that the employee hold such a card before implementing the change. This change is backdated to 1 January 2011.
In cases where an employee holds a current Full Medical Card, and have paid USC at the 7% rate, that employee is entitled to a full refund immediately rather than waiting until the […]
Special Contributors to PRSI
Following consultations between the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Social Protection (http://www.welfare.ie/EN/Topics/PRSI/Pages/specindex.aspx), it has been decided that PRSI should be returned through normal P30/P35 procedures in cases subject to PAYE Exclusion Orders. Heretofore, PRSI for these employees were remitted separately to the Special Collections Section in Waterford.
This change will simplify the current arrangements where employers must account for PRSI through the Special Collections System and for the Universal Social Charge through the P35 system.
This change is effective from the 2011 year.
The P30 screen within EuroPayX, […]
P35 Refunds and P35 Amendments
P35 Refunds
To avoid delays in the processing of refunds that arise from the end of year P35 paper returns, taxpayers and their agents should note that:
A P35 refund can only be processed on the receipt of a valid claim. A valid claim should be made by entering the refund amount on the P35 declaration (line E) or by sending a claim to Revenue in writing for the amount of the refund due.
If line E on the P35 declaration is not completed where the declared liability is less than the amount paid, Revenue will not accept that a valid […]
New changes proposed to USC
The minister for finance Mr Brian Lenihan has said that he will introduce the following changes to the implementation of the Universal Social Charge
Medical card holders will not have to pay USC at the top 7% rate only at the lower rates
The self-employed will pay an extra 3% surcharge on earnings over €100,000.00
We will post further details as they become available.
WORKING TIME ACT – TIME FOR A CHANGE?
Working time legislation has been in place since 1997. The basic thrust of the regulations is that workers may not work more than an average of 48 hours a week, are entitled to daily and weekly rest periods, and to 4 weeks’ paid holiday. Of course, no legislation, particularly coming from Europe, is ever quite so simple. The average hours are calculated over a 4 month period; young workers can only work 40 hours a week, certain sectors of workers are excluded; and the definition of what constitutes work is open to disagreement.
Despite the regulations going to the […]
Christmas Break
I would like to thank all the readers of my Blog and all Ardbrook’s customers for a successful 2010 and wish you all a happy and prosperous 2011.
Ardbrook’s offices will be closed from 1pm on Friday 24th of December until 10am on Wednesday December 29th
Budget 2011 – Year-End 2010 Check List
This is check list of reports and functions to be performed in your EuroPayX or PayDay payroll when closing off 2010 Tax Year and entering 2011 Tax Year. For more information see the documentation provided and/or manual. Once again if you have a week 53 ( In 2010 a payroll run date of 31st December) it must be done as a separate payroll run and not be included in holiday weeks.
Import Tax Credit file as downloaded from ROS. (Check that the Tax Registration number on the file is the same as your DataSet.) In 2011 Due to the […]
EuroPayX and PayDay Budget Update CD’s
Ardbrook will post out the Budget update CD’s for 2011 Today. If you require the update sooner please contact us, you can collect your CD by courier or receive your update via email or by download.