Payroll year end 2026

Everything you need to complete payroll year end and get ready for the new tax year.

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 process, select play below.

Prepare for your payroll year end

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

Process your year end

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

Get ready for the new tax year

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

Legislation changes

• Review payroll legislation for the 2026/2027 tax year 

Correcting errors

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