Payroll year end guide - IRIS Payroll Basics

This process assumes you have paid your employees for the final time in the financial year but not yet submitted an FPS (Full Payment Submission) or EPS (Employer Payment Summary). If you have not marked it as the final submission, there are some extra steps needed.

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Do I need to run a week 53/54/56?

If you run a weekly, 2-weekly or 4-weekly payroll you might find you need to complete an additional period after week 52 to finish your PAYE tax year.

The guide is divided into the following sections:

1. The Payroll year end process
   Step by step instructions on how to complete the year end.

   You can complete the year end process, including submitting the final RTI submissions without the update. You must update your payroll software before printing the P60s and moving to the new year.

2. Other tasks
   Some other tasks which may need to be completed.

3. Payroll facts and figures
   Important dates, facts and figures
   

4. Troubleshooting
   Help with common issues and year end questions.

HMRC’s Gateway is ready for your submissions. You do not need to wait until 6 April to file your Final FPS/EPS. The Full Payment Submission should be submitted on or before the pay date.

Support are extremely busy during payroll year end, we want to thank you for your patience.