For those who are eligible, there are things that you can do now in preparation for the online service going live on 20th April.
To make a claim you will need:
• Your employer PAYE reference number
• The number of employees being furloughed
• National Insurance Numbers for the employees you want to furlough
• Names of the employees you want to furlough
• Payroll/works number for the employees you want to furlough
• Your Self Assessment Unique Taxpayer Reference or Corporation Tax Unique Taxpayer Reference or Company Registration Number
• The claim period (start and end date)
• Amount claimed (per the minimum length of furloughing of 3 consecutive weeks)
• Your bank account number and sort code
• Your contact name
• Your phone number
For those using an agent authorised to act for them for PAYE purposes, the agent will be able to make a claim on your behalf, so it is important to get in touch with your agent now.
For those using a file-only agent (files your RTI return but doesn’t act for you in other matters), they will not be able to make a claim for you and you will need the information above to make the claim yourself. Again it is important to get in touch with your agent immediately.
If you have any queries please contact: Stephen McConnell, Business Services Partner stephenmcconnell@bakertillymm.co.uk or our Payroll Team payroll@bakertillymm.co.uk