Furloughed Employees - Should NI be deducted?

Bells and Breakfast · ‎April 29, 2020

Hi,

I am using Quickbooks Online Standard Payroll.

I'm just about to run my weekly payroll with the amount calculated/claim through HMRC for my furloughed employees. However, on saving the draft, I noted that NI is automatically being deducted. Surely as NI is being paid by HMRC, this shouldn't be included? This is making it look like I'm paying less than the 80% of what is being allowed.

Sorry, I have always been pretty rubbish at the whole payroll side of things! So some advice or a work around for this would be great!

Thank you in advance.

Angelyn_T · ‎April 29, 2020

Thank you for reaching out to us here on the Community page, @Bells and Breakfast.

So we can properly track the employee's furlough, I encourage reaching out with the HMRC. They can provide you with detailed information on the amount to enter on the paycheque. Once you have the details available, set up your employees correctly or create a pay category for furlough. For additional details, check out this article: QuickBooks Online Standard Payroll Hub.

Also, consider checking this article about the job retention scheme.

Post again if you have any other questions. I'm a few clicks away to help. Have a good day!

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