P60: What Is It & How To Get One (Workers Guide)

What is a P60?

A P60 is a summary report of what each employee has received in income tax payments from April 2017 to March 2018. You are required to submit it to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) no later than 31 October 2018. Failure to do so could lead to fines of up to £10,500 per person.

The P60 is used to calculate employees’ National Insurance contributions (NIC). This is because NICs are calculated based on total earnings rather than just salary. For example, if you earn £10,000 and pay £1,000 in NI, you’ll still owe £9,000. However, if you’re earning £10,000 and paying nothing in NI, you won’t owe anything.

When must employees receive a P60?

Employees should receive their P60, or Personal Identity Document, within 30 days after employment ceases. This includes those employed under contract. An employer must provide electronic copies of a P60 to employees. A P60 form is necessary if there are changes to the employee’s name, address or date of birth, National insurance number, or occupation. Changes to an employee’s name include marriage, divorce, adoption, change of religion, or change of nationality.

What is the purpose of a P60 for employees?

Employees need their P60s to access information about themselves. This includes personal data such as bank accounts, credit cards, medical records, criminal record checks, and employment history. In addition, it allows employees to change their address, add dependents, make changes to their tax code, and open savings accounts.

These documents are essential for employees working in the public sector. They are useful for employees applying for mortgages or loans. A P60 is required for mortgage applications. It helps lenders verify that applicants meet certain criteria. For example, it contains information about previous addresses and whether you have been convicted of a crime.

The document is also useful for employees who want access to their financial information. If you work in the banking industry, you might use a P60 to check your balance or transfer money into another account. You could even use one to set up automatic payments for bills like rent or utilities.

What occurs if a P60 is not supplied?

Employers who fail to issue a P60 within three months of a person being employed are liable to pay penalties from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). This includes employers who do not provide the form on time or fail to give it to the employee once he or she starts working. A failure to comply with this rule could lead to a penalty of up to £300. However, employers who move to get the P60 sent to their employees as soon as possible will reduce the chances of getting fined.

The P60 is a document used to record information about a worker in case something goes wrong during his or her employment. The form must be completed and signed by both parties and given to the employee within three months of starting work. It contains information such as the employee’s name, address, date of birth, National Insurance number, occupation, contact details, previous jobs, reason for leaving the job, and whether there is anything else HMRC needs to know about him or her.

How do you deliver a P60 to your employees?

The UK government has launched a new payroll system called MyPayroll24, which allows employers to access and manage their employees’ P60s online.

Employees can now see their P60s online 24/7, including their tax code, National Insurance Number and bank account information. They can also check how much they are owed in taxes and NI contributions.

HMRC says it expects the new system to reduce fraud and improve accuracy.

Employers can order copies of their employees’ P60 directly from HMRC. This includes the ability to print out hardcopies of the documents, which can be used to verify employment status and make deductions.

MyPayroll24 is part of HMRC’s wider plan to move towards digital payments. In April 2018, the government announced plans to roll out e-payments across the public sector, starting with the NHS, local authorities and schools.

Do I need a P60 as a self-employed individual?

A sole trader doesn’t need a P60 because he/she does not receive a salary. Limited companies must issue a Personal Information Form (PIF) to all employees. A PIF is issued to an employee whose name appears on the payroll records.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the deadline is missed?

HMRC has updated its guidance to help businesses understand what penalties apply if they fail to comply with the mandatory requirement to issue P60s. This includes the introduction of a late payment charge of £30 per employee per month.

A number of factors are considered when assessing whether a delay is reasonable including:

• Whether there was a genuine reason for the delay;

• What action was taken to rectify the situation;

• How long it took to rectify the situation.

If you do not complete the process within 30 days of the end of the financial year, you will be charged interest on the outstanding amount from the start date of the following calendar year.

Can I order P60 from HMRC

Yes! You can get P60 from HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs) in the United Kingdom.