Guest Blog by John T Hughes
It is the responsibility of all employers to provide their workers with documents which inform them of the tax that they have paid throughout their employment. There are a number of PAYE forms – some of which may seem more familiar than others, for example we have probably all heard of the P45 and know its association with leaving an employment. But how many of us know the purpose that a P11D would serve for us?
In this article, we will explore the functions of the different PAYE and the importance that these documents hold for your employees.
P45 / P46
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