Support Bulletin - Sage 50 Payroll - March 2025

This month we're covering everything you need for a successful payroll year end, including key dates, free webinars and where to get support.

Is there anything you'd like us to cover in a future edition? Please feel free to post any suggestions as a reply below.

Software update available now

Sage 50 Payroll v31.00.231 is available now. It includes the legislation for both the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 tax years, so you can install it straight away. Download and install now.

If you work in the NHS, we're still waiting for the NHS pension bands and rates for the 2025/2026 tax year. Once we have this information, we'll let you know how to update the NHS legislation.

Prepare for and process year end

Check if you have a week 53 and complete your final payroll for 2024/25 tax year, then you're ready to complete your year end tasks. Prepare now

Key dates for payroll year end

Stay ahead of important dates and deadlines over payroll year end, and mark your diary with confidence. Simply click the dates on the calendar to find out more. View the calendar.

Payroll year end webinars

We're running live webinars where you can gain the confidence and knowledge to - install the update, prepare for year end, complete year end tasks and how to get ready for the new tax year. Register now.

What's new in v31

Your year end software update includes the new legislation for the 2025/2026 tax year, along with some improvements to make it even easier to use. Read more about what's new.

National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates increase from 1‌‌‌ April‌‌‌ 2025. Paying the minimum wage correctly isn't always as straight forward as it looks, and it's easy to make mistakes. To ensure you pay your employees correctly, you can use the minimum wage check feature

Final submission of the tax year

At the end of each tax year, HMRC requires you to send them a submission that includes a 'final submission' indicator. This informs HMRC that you've processed all payments, and submissions. Find out below how to confirm which submission includes the final submission indicator.

Help and support with payroll year end 

If you need assistance, select Help within your software or visit our Help Centre.