09 April 2025
Making sure your payroll software is updated at year end is important, and this is the case with HMRC Basic PAYE Tools too. The newest version is now available to support the 2025-26 tax year.
Whether you have less than 10 employees and use HMRC Basic PAYE Tools to run your payroll or use it alongside another payroll software, always ensure that you are using the latest version.
How do I update HMRC Basic PAYE Tools?
To update HMRC Basic PAYE Tools:
- Select ‘Check now’ in the update section of settings, in the top right-hand corner of the tool
- HMRC recommends you set the automatic update to ‘yes’.
What is the latest version of HMRC Basic PAYE Tools?
At the time of publication, the latest version is 25.1.25092.226, and the version number displays in the bottom-left corner of the tool. Check to see if you are up to date and ready for the new tax year.
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