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Why Most SMEs in the UK Haven't Implemented Salary Exchange Yet

Why Most SMEs in the UK Haven’t Implemented Salary Exchange Yet

Salary Exchange (also known as Salary Sacrifice) is a different way of contributing to a workplace pension that allows both employers and employees to save on National Insurance contributions. This method increases take-home pay for employees and enhances cash savings for businesses, creating a win-win situation for everyone involved. 

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Understanding the 2024 National Minimum Wage

Understanding the 2024 National Minimum Wage: Changes, Impacts, and What You Need to Know 

The minimum wage for workers aged 21 and over is increasing from £10.42 to £11.44 per hour, a significant 9.8% rise aimed at helping workers cope with the rising cost of living. Younger workers under 21 will also see their minimum pay increase.  Husky Payroll’s system helps businesses by flagging instances where workers’ salaries fall

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National Insurance Cut 2024. Essential Insights.

National Insurance Cut 2024. Essential Insights.

The National Insurance (NI) will be reduced for both employees and the self-employed in 2024, marking the second cut this year. The recent announcement in the 2024 Spring Budget outlines a further two-percentage-point reduction. Here, we provide a simple breakdown of the key information regarding this tax and its changes. Background Earlier this year, millions

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Why business owners can’t ignore Salary Exchange in 2024

In the dynamic landscape of business, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity. For directors navigating the complexities of company finances, one crucial element that cannot be ignored in 2024 is Salary Exchange.   Why Salary Exchange Matters in 2024 In the fast-evolving world of business, the significance of Salary

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Getting started with Salary Exchange 

Getting started with Salary Exchange 

Starting Your Salary Exchange Pension with our Husky App.   Access to Husky’s Salary Exchange services. You will need us to manage your Workplace pension first, and then you can activate Salary Exchange.  Confirm that your employees understand the benefits using the Husky for Everyone app.  Accept and sign the agreement and necessary documents provided

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Maximising Childcare Support: Navigating the £100,000 Earnings Threshold 

Jeremy Hunt’s new childcare plans have sparked concern, especially for parents approaching the £100,000 income mark. This threshold signifies a significant loss of childcare support under the government’s free childcare hours scheme. While Hunt’s expansion of the 30 free hours scheme seems promising for parents of two pre-school children, breaching the £100,000 threshold results in

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Understanding Salary Exchange. Benefits and Considerations

What is Salary Exchange?   Salary Exchange involves an agreement between an employee and employer.   The employee’s employment contract is modified to indicate their decision to exchange a portion of future gross salary or bonuses for non-cash benefits, such as employer pension contributions.   Benefits for Employers and Employees:   Employers save on National Insurance (NI) contributions.  Employees

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Salary Exchange allows employees to save on National Insurance contributions

In recent years, there were concerns that the practice of making pension contributions through salary exchange (also known as salary sacrifice) might be discontinued. This topic has been a recurring point of discussion in the financial press, with fears that it might be affected by budget changes. However, the good news is that this method

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Employer NI savings. Benefits and Considerations of Salary Exchange

Government Support for Salary Sacrifice In recent years, there were concerns that the practice of making pension contributions through salary exchange (also known as salary sacrifice) might be discontinued. This topic has been a recurring point of discussion in the financial press, with fears that it might be affected by budget changes. However, the good

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