For those of you who own or work for a small business you may be aware that HMRC is encouraging the use of electronic and automated payroll. Computerised payroll will become compulsory for small businesses after 2010 and HMRC is offering large, Tax free payments, to encourage customers to this earlier. This incentive will end soon, with the rewards for integrating payroll shrinking as time progresses. Therefore if you are looking to implement payroll software (you'll not have a choice in less then 18 months) now is the time to do it.
With HMRC are offering benefits of up to £200 to small businesses that introduce payroll before the deadline ends it is more then possible to implement a computerised payroll system for essentially no cost. Products such as Sage 50 Payroll (which is HMRC certified) cost less then £175 for a single user. I just thought you should be aware or this excellent offer before it is too late. If I were a small business owner I would jump at the chance to implement an essentially free payroll system. After all its not often the tax man gives you something back. While I'm slightly biased I'd recommend Sage 50 Payroll with out question, its the best system for the small business owner. Just thought you guys might like to know!