Payroll year end 2025 is fast approaching, and we know how important this is for you to get done. With this in mind, we've created a year-end support hub in the Sage Help Centre to provide all the information you need to make this as smooth as possible.
Key dates to keep in mind
Here are some dates for your diary this year end:
5 April: Last day of the 2024/25 tax year
6 April: First day of the 2025/26 tax year
19 April: Deadline for the Payroll Year End submission for the 2024/25 tax year
31 May: Staff employed by you on 5 April 2025 must have their P60s
Payroll year end support hub
The payroll year end hubs for both Sage 50 Payroll and Sage Payroll (Sage Business Cloud Payroll) is where you’ll find everything you need for an easy year end.
We keep the hub up to date throughout year end, including:
Support available over the year-end
Checks to make before you start your year-end
How to download and install the year-end update for Sage 50 Payroll, which is available to download now
How to process your year-end, including how to upload P60s to Sage HR
How to get ready for the 2025/26 tax year
Sage 50 Payroll only - Register for a free live webinar
Join our live webinars running every weekday in March with a Sage expert, who'll give you the confidence and knowledge to complete your year-end and get ready for the new tax year. We'll also be covering additional topics this year that we're often asked about, such as:
Corrections over year end
Directors' National Insurance (NI)
Online Payslips and P60s
Starters and leavers
📌TIP: As well as our free webinars this year Sage 50 Payroll customers also have the option available to purchase a year end training session with a Sage expert.
During this session, our expert can walk you through the year end process in full, and answer any questions you have.
Guides for your employees
In preparation for your year end, we recommend ensuring your employees know where they can look for online guidance in the in the Sage HR knowledgebase. Below are some common queries employees often have that relate to accessing their P60s:
📌TIP: Why not send an email to your employees using the template below?
If you have the Core HR module, you could also communicate this as an announcement.
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Hi,
Soon your 2024-2025 P60 will be uploaded to Sage HR. We will let you know when these are available to view and download.
Remember to download the Sage HR mobile app if you want to view or download your P60 on your phone.
When you've had confirmation from us that your new P60 is available to view, if they don't appear for you, please contact us so we can look into this for you. We have access to contact Sage support if required. A reminder that it is us, your employer, that process and upload your P60s, not Sage.
Below are some useful guides that you can find in the Sage HR knowledgebase.
Kind regards,
[Insert name]