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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
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Government Parameters are set up at installation and these settings can be considered correct. There maybe instances were a change is required by a government legislation change if so follow the instructions below to do so.
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This article explains the various statutory settings set by the Government.
  
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{{Warning|title=WARNING|text=You should not attempt to change these settings unless otherwise instructed.}}
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== More Information ==
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Government settings are set within the system automatically, but there may be instances where a small change is required by government legislation.
  
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If you are prompted to {{Button|Accept}} upon exiting a Government Parameter, unless you have been advised to make changes, always change {{KeyPress|A}} -Accept to {{KeyPress|I}} - Ignore before Press {{KeyPress|Enter}}. This prevents the system saving any changes made by accident. Some Government Parameters will automatically store changes and will not prompt you to Accept or Ignore upon exiting the option.  
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{{Warning|text=You should not attempt to change these settings unless otherwise instructed. We may inform you verbally or by e-mail for this.}}
  
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Therefore it is advised you do not edit any fields unless you have received prior notice to do so.
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Go to {{PayrollSettings|Government Parameters}}.
  
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== NI Bands ==  
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=== NI Bands ===
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These settings allow you to View/Amend National Insurance Rate Tables. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.  
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These settings allow you to view National Insurance Rate Tables. These only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.
  
 
The settings on this screen should not be changed without prior notification to do so as any changes made are effective immediately.
 
The settings on this screen should not be changed without prior notification to do so as any changes made are effective immediately.
  
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== Tax Bands ==
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=== Tax Bands ===
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These settings allow you to View/Amend Tax Band Tables. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.  
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These settings allow you to view the Tax Bands.
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These are changed by the Government at their discretion. Whilst any changes will be incorporated into the latest software release, if this is the only change to any of the tables, then you should receive instructions from us via e-mail to explain any changes that might be needed.
  
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The settings on this screen should not be changed without prior notification to do so as any changes made are effective immediately.  
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The settings on this screen should not be changed without prior notification to do so as any changes made are effective immediately.
  
 
=== SSP Parameters ===
 
=== SSP Parameters ===
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These settings allow you to View/Amend default SSP Qualifying Days, Waiting Days, PIW Links and SSP Rates. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.  
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These settings allow you to view the Default SSP Qualifying Days, Waiting Days, PIW Links and SSP Rates. These generally only change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.
  
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The following fields should not be edited by yourself. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update. Any modifications made will be effective immediately and may be overwritten the next time you receive a Platinum software update:  
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The following fields should not be edited by yourself. Any modifications made will be effective immediately and may be overwritten the next time you receive a Platinum software update:
  
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*Waiting Days  
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* Waiting Days
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*Maximum SSP  
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* Maximum SSP
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*SSP Link  
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* SSP Link
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*SSP Rates
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* SSP Rates
  
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The following fields may be edited by yourself. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update. Any modifications made will be effective immediately will not be overwritten by a Platinum Software program update:
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=== SMP/SAP/SPP/ShPP Settings ===
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These settings allow you to view SMP/SAP/SPP/ShPP Rates, Number of Weeks at Higher & Lower Rates and Percentage to Reclaim. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.
  
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*Default Qualifying Days
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The following fields should not be edited by yourself. Any modifications made will be effective immediately and may be overwritten the next time you receive a Platinum software update:
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*NIC Compensation Rate
 
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*Reclaim Percentage Threshold
 
  
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=== Default Qualifying Days ===
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* Earnings Related Rate
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This is a weekly template, indicating which days qualify for Sick Pay.
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* Standard Rate
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* Weeks at Earnings Rate
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* Weeks at Standard Rate
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* KIT (Keeping in Touch) Days
  
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Enter {{DataValue|Q}} to indicate a Qualifying Day
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=== Scottish Tax Bands ===
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Enter {{DataValue|N}} to indicate a Non-Qualifying Day
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These settings allow you to view the Scottish Tax Bands and Rates. The Scottish Parliament has limited tax raising powers that allow it to vary the tax bands and rates from those used in England.
  
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This template is the default which will appear on Page 3: SSP & SMP of the employee's record. The default can be changed for individuals by editing their employee record.  
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The settings on this screen should not be changed without prior notification to do so as any changes made are effective immediately.
  
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{{Warning|title=WARNING|text=If you change the template in here, it will not affect existing employee records. It will be the default template used when new employee records are created.}}
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=== Student Loan Parameters ===
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These settings allow you to view the Threshold and Recovery Rates for the Collection of Student Loans. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.
  
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== NIC Compensation Rate ==
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The settings on this screen should not be changed without prior notification to do so as any changes made are effective immediately.
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Enter the SSP National Insurance Contribution Compensation Rate.
 
  
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== Reclaim Percentage Threshold ==
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=== Welsh Tax Bands ===
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Enter the SSP Reclaim Percentage Threshold.
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These settings allow you to view the Welsh Tax Bands and Rates. The Welsh Parliament has limited tax raising powers that allow it to vary the tax bands and rates from those used in England.
  
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== SMP/SAP/SPP Parameters ==
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The settings on this screen should not be changed without prior notification to do so as any changes made are effective immediately.
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These settings allow you to View/Amend SMP/SAP/SPP Rates, number of Weeks at Higher & Lower Rates and Percentage to Reclaim. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.
 
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The following fields should not be edited by yourself. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update. Any modifications made will be effective immediately and may be overwritten the next time you receive a Platinum software update:
 
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*Earnings Related Rate
 
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*Standard Rate
 
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*Weeks at Earnings Rate
 
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*weeks at Standard Rate
 
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=== SMP/SAP/SPP Recovery ===
 
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The following fields may be edited by yourself. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update. Any modifications made will be effective immediately will not be overwritten by a Platinum Software program update:
 
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*Recovery Rate
 
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*Compensation Rate
 
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=== Recovery Rate  ===
 
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This refers to the percentage to reclaim. Enter the percentage of SMP/SAP/SPP paid that you may reclaim.
 
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=== Compensation Rate ===
 
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This refers to the NIC compensation rate. Enter the SMP/SAP/SPP National Insurance Contribution Compensation Rate.
 
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== Contracted Out Parameters ==
 
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These settings allow you to View/Amend Money Purchase and Salary Related Scheme Parameters, number of Weeks at Higher & Lower Rates and Percentage to Reclaim. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.
 
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=== Money Purchase Schemes (COMPS) ===
 
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'''"Employee's Share"''' -  Enter the Percentage Contracted Out for the Employee.
 
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'''"Employer's Share"''' -  Enter the Percentage Contracted Out for the Employer.
 
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For Salary Related Pension Schemes:
 
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'''"Employee's Share"''' - Enter the Percentage Contracted Out for the Employee.
 
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'''"Employer's Share"''' - Enter the Percentage Contracted Out for the Employer.
 
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== Scottish Tax Bands ==
 
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These settings allow you to View/Amend Tax Band Upper Limits and Rates, number of Weeks at Higher & Lower Rates and Percentage to Reclaim. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.
 
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The settings on this screen should not be changed without prior notification to do so as any changes made are effective immediately.
 
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== Student Loan Parameters ==
 
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These settings allow you to View/Amend the Threshold and Recovery Rates for the Collection of Student Loans., number of Weeks at Higher & Lower Rates and Percentage to Reclaim. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.
 
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The settings on this screen should not be changed without prior notification to do so as any changes made are effective immediately.  
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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*[[How do I Add a New Employee to the Payroll?]]
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* [[How do I run a payroll period?]]
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* [[How do I add a student loan?]]
  
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Latest revision as of 13:19, 27 July 2020

Summary

This article explains the various statutory settings set by the Government.

More Information

Government settings are set within the system automatically, but there may be instances where a small change is required by government legislation.

You should not attempt to change these settings unless otherwise instructed. We may inform you verbally or by e-mail for this.

Go to " Payroll Maintenance Options Payroll Settings Government Parameters".

NI Bands

These settings allow you to view National Insurance Rate Tables. These only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.

The settings on this screen should not be changed without prior notification to do so as any changes made are effective immediately.

Tax Bands

These settings allow you to view the Tax Bands. These are changed by the Government at their discretion. Whilst any changes will be incorporated into the latest software release, if this is the only change to any of the tables, then you should receive instructions from us via e-mail to explain any changes that might be needed.

The settings on this screen should not be changed without prior notification to do so as any changes made are effective immediately.

SSP Parameters

These settings allow you to view the Default SSP Qualifying Days, Waiting Days, PIW Links and SSP Rates. These generally only change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.

The following fields should not be edited by yourself. Any modifications made will be effective immediately and may be overwritten the next time you receive a Platinum software update:

  • Waiting Days
  • Maximum SSP
  • SSP Link
  • SSP Rates

SMP/SAP/SPP/ShPP Settings

These settings allow you to view SMP/SAP/SPP/ShPP Rates, Number of Weeks at Higher & Lower Rates and Percentage to Reclaim. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.

The following fields should not be edited by yourself. Any modifications made will be effective immediately and may be overwritten the next time you receive a Platinum software update:

  • Earnings Related Rate
  • Standard Rate
  • Weeks at Earnings Rate
  • Weeks at Standard Rate
  • KIT (Keeping in Touch) Days

Scottish Tax Bands

These settings allow you to view the Scottish Tax Bands and Rates. The Scottish Parliament has limited tax raising powers that allow it to vary the tax bands and rates from those used in England.

The settings on this screen should not be changed without prior notification to do so as any changes made are effective immediately.

Student Loan Parameters

These settings allow you to view the Threshold and Recovery Rates for the Collection of Student Loans. However these only generally change at the beginning of a Payroll Tax year and this is done by the system as part of the payroll year end software update.

The settings on this screen should not be changed without prior notification to do so as any changes made are effective immediately.

Welsh Tax Bands

These settings allow you to view the Welsh Tax Bands and Rates. The Welsh Parliament has limited tax raising powers that allow it to vary the tax bands and rates from those used in England.

The settings on this screen should not be changed without prior notification to do so as any changes made are effective immediately.

See also


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