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Payroll guides in plain English
Short, practical guides for business owners, bursars and HR officers. No jargon, and nothing you need a law degree to follow.
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Dates to remember
Payroll calendar for every month
Typical due dates. Check your own state and administrator.
- 01
By the 25th
Approve the run so salaries land before month end.
- 02
By the 7th of next month
Remit pension contributions.
- 03
By the 10th
Remit PAYE to each state tax office.
- 04
By the 31st of January
File annual PAYE returns for the year before.
The monthly letter
One useful payroll note a month
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