What should a PAYE healthcheck cover?
A healthcheck can include:
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a review of the employer’s PAYE benefit and expenses procedures
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interviews with the relevant members of staff and completion of a questionnaire
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review of internal documentation and correspondence
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examination of a representative sample of the employer’s records
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preparation of feedback, identifying any areas of non-compliance ― see the PAYE healthcheck ― outcomes guidance note
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practical recommendations
The employer may have an idea of what they want reviewed and may therefore limit the review to a particular area of risk, such as status of workers, termination payments or provided accommodation.
The scope of the review therefore depends on what areas it is designed to cover and the depth required.
Scale of healthcheck
Although the nature of the work being carried out might be the same, the scale of the work and depth of any review will differ depending on the organisation.
It is advisable that any work must be agreed in detail between the organisation and any external
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