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Coronavirus and pay: HR guide

coronavirus pay guide

Coronavirus and pay

In this guide on coronavirus and pay topics covered include statutory sick pay, dependency leave, reductions in pay, lay-offs and redundancy.

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Tax on termination payments: HR guide

tax and termination payments guide
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Tax on termination payments and exemptions

It is a common misunderstanding that all termination payments qualify for a £30,000 tax exemption. The exemption only applies if the payment is not otherwise chargeable to income tax.

What is the payment for?

Generally, contractual payments will be subject to income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs).

Other payments relating to the termination of employment may only be liable to tax on the amounts exceeding £30,000 and may be completely exempt from NICs.

This general distinction is not very helpful though because there are a number of exceptions. (more…)