Cycle to work: HMRC to issue further guidance on VAT payments

Employees who are using cycle to work schemes, which were signed on or before 27 July 2011 will not have to pay VAT on the remainder of their salary sacrifice payments.

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HMRC clarifies VAT requirements for cycle to work schemes

In response to a recent European Court of Justice judgement, HMRC has confirmed that provision of a benefit via salary sacrifice to employees constitutes a supply of services for consideration and is...

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Less than a month before National Insurance savings reduced on salary-sacrifice schemes

UK businesses have been warned they have less than 35 days to sign up to a Government salary-sacrifice scheme, before changes coming in to force in April will see their NI savings drastically reduced...

Tax breaks on work cycle schemes should stay, says Office of Tax Simplification

The independent Office of Tax Simplification has recommended the cycle to work tax relief should be retained.

On yer bike: it's official - cycle to work increases employee engagement and wellbeing

Nearly nine in 10 employers believe offering a cycle-to-work scheme improves employee engagement, according to research released today from the Cycle to Work Alliance.

Ignore benefits and pay at your peril

As some companies report an upturn and others only just start to feel the pain, no organisation should neglect the effect of reward on talent.

First class travel cut for over half of business travellers

Almost half of business travellers have had first class travel privileges cut according to survey results published by CrossCountry Trains.

Salary Sacrifice - what it means for employers and their workforce

The 400,000 Britons who signed up to the Governments Cycle to Work Scheme are testament to the fact employer appeal is now driven by far more than salary alone. Indeed, with employees now demanding...

Sky staff get on their bikes

As part of its sponsorship of the GB cycling squad and to promote the benefits of cycling, Sky encouraged staff participation in the gruelling L'Etape du Tour event as a health and engagement tool.

Changes to cycle-to-work schemes could make it easier for employers but more expensive for employees

New HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) guidelines on cycle-to work-schemes will simplify administration for employers but could make it more expensive for employees to buy bikes.

Research shows employers' awareness of the need to provide more generic financial education for staff

Employers admit they need to raise the bar when it comes to financial education, according to new research.

Small businesses gain access to AWD Chase de Vere Consulting online voluntary employee benefits service

AWD Chase de Vere Consulting has launched an online voluntary employee benefits service that enables employers to provide discounts to their staff on thousands of goods and services, both online and...