As an employer running payroll, you need to:
- report to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on the previous tax year (which ends on 5 April)
- give your employees a P60 if they are in your employment on 5 April 2026, this information must be provided to the employee by 31 May 2026
- prepare for the new tax year, which starts on 6 April
HMRC have published important information for employers on GOV.UK, which includes:
- Payroll: annual reporting and tasks: Overview - GOV.UK
- using form P9X tax codes to use from 6 April 2026
- information on the Rates and thresholds for employers 2026 to 2027 - GOV.UK
- the February 2026 issue of the Employer Bulletin - GOV.UK