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The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment to people who get certain benefits - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim
The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment made before…
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Tax and reporting rules for employers providing Christmas bonuses.
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Provisional allocations of the New Homes Bonus for 2016 to 2017 including a gross payment calculator and technical consultation.
Allocations of the New Homes Bonus for the 2020 to 2021 financial year.
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List of allocations of the New Homes Bonus for the 2024 to 2025 financial year.
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The latest changes to the bonus rates for SAYE Share Option Schemes.
List of allocations of the New Homes Bonus for the 2021 to 2022 financial year.
Final allocations of the New Homes Bonus for 2016 to 2017 including a gross payment calculator and technical consultation.
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List of allocations of the New Homes Bonus for the 2022 to 2023 financial year.
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