The update with the new legislation for the 2025/2026 tax year in Sage Payroll will happen on 6 March 2025.

This means from this date, you can process in the new tax year, which starts on 6 April 2025.

Processing your year end in Sage Payroll has never been easier. Follow our simple guides below to complete your year end tasks and get ready for the new tax year.

To watch a video of the full the process, select play below.

Prepare for your year end

Find out how to:

• Check if you have a week 53
• Process leavers
• Complete your final pay run
• Check your pension provider requirements

Process your year end

Find out how to:

• Review your employees' pay
• Submit your final EPS
• Create your employee's P60s

Get ready for the new tax year

Find out how to:

• Update your employee tax codes
• Claim employment allowance
• Claim small employers' relief

Legislation changes

• Review payroll legislation for the 2025/2026 tax year 

Correcting errors

• If you make a mistake with your year end processing, we've got you covered