Furlough Portal - May 2020
Since the Government announced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme the team have been working hard in the background to build an all encompassing portal to make the furlough process as easy as possible for our customers.
What does the Furlough Portal do?
Step 1 Gain agreement from employee - Access to templates to give your employee
Step 2 Furlough my employee - Complete a simple form to start furloughing your employee
Step 3 Set-Up HMRC PAYE Online account - Step by step guide to setting up a HMRC PAYE online account
Step 4 Calculate grant - How to use HMRC's calculator or request a calculation from us
Step 5 Reclaim grant from HMRC - Guide to completing the claim process
Step 6 End furloughing my employee - Complete a simple form to end furloughing your employee
There is also an extensive range of FAQS in the Portal.
Where can I access general Covid-19 FAQs?
We have dedicated page set-up here on the website where you find out answers related to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, furlough process, SSP and other Coronavirus related FAQs.
FAQs on the Furlough Portal
How do I log-in to the Furlough Portal?
You can log in to the Furlough Portal using your usual Nannytax Members Area credentials. If you cannot remember these details then you can still access the portal without logging in, however you will not have full access to your account information you require with certain steps.
I have contacted you recently to furlough my employee however not had confirmation from you, what do I do?
After logging in to the Furlough Portal, go to step 2. If you cannot see your employees listed under question 2 (select employee to furlough) then we have your furlough details and you do not need to complete step 2 again. If your employees are listed under question 2, then you can complete step 2 and submit the information again.
I have received confirmation from you that you have my furlough details, what do I do next?
Log into the Furlough Portal and go to step 3, here you can read a step by step guide on how to set up a PAYE online account. Having a PAYE online account will enable you to claim 80% of your employee's salary from the Government.
I have set-up a HMRC PAYE online account and would now like to request my furlough grant entitlement from you.
Login to the Furlough Portal and go to step 4 which will help you get your furlough grant entitlement.
I have submitted my first claim, what do I need to do now?
You can now wait until 14 days before the end of your next pay period to claim again (e.g if your last claim was 30th April and you pay your employee monthly the end of your next pay period will be 31st May).
I have not told you that I wish to start furloughing my employee, what do I do?
Log in and start the process from step 1.