Switching Payroll Software Mid Year

Switching Payroll Software Mid Year

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I have switched payroll software midyear from payroo to brightpay for payroll but forgot to change the payroll ID as I though work no and payroll ID are same. Now HMRC have issued tax code changed to all employees under same company but different payroll ID. What is the best way to rectifiy it and HMRC is saying that each employee need to call HMRC to let them know about this payroll ID change issue. Also Tax liability has changed significantly under HMRC portal and they have asked me to provide YTD figures for PAYE and NI. Is someone come across the same problem and how to oversome this issue.

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By lionofludesch
23rd Jan 2019 13:26

Whatever you do, don't change payroll software mid year.

And if you do do it, whatever you do, don't change the employees' works numbers.

I recently passed a payroll to a client who fancied doing it in-house, giving him those two specific, straightforward pieces of advice, which he ignored.

I understand he's having difficulties..........

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By Wanderer
23rd Jan 2019 13:40

HMRC for will now consider all the employees have two separate employments (albeit with the same employer).
Likely also that HMRC will have doubled up all PAYE due up to date of software change.
Nightmare to sort out.
Sorry no practical advice other than what lion has said for the future.
When I had similar (not exactly the same issue) I ignored the 'new' tax codes. Not what you are meant to do however failing that you are likely to have client / their employees (understandably) banging at your door.

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By Matrix
23rd Jan 2019 13:45

Go back into payroo and issue P45s. Otherwise each employee will have to call HMRC separately unless it is a large payroll and you can write to them to make the change their end.

And ignore the codes if you can work out the duplicated parts.

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By capitalaccountingworks
23rd Jan 2019 14:08

Thanks for the advice. I have already done payroll for month 9 under new payroll ID, Can I change the payroll ID (the one, before switching ) and submit it for month 10. Or should I keep the new ID.
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By Matrix
23rd Jan 2019 14:15

Change month 9 back to old payroll ids and resubmit then.

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By Slim Freddie
23rd Jan 2019 14:25

I would suggest calling Brightpay support before doing anything else. I'm sure you're not the first company to have a problem like this with a mid-year setup.
My client has a similar problem last year and Brightpay were very helpful.

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By Alex_T
23rd Jan 2019 14:34

Completely agree with @SlimFreddie, contact BrightPay support. They will have come across this before I'm sure and will be able to offer you some advice. On the odd occasion I've needed support they have been excellent.
Best of luck!

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