To assist users in transitioning to tax year 2025, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions below.

 

a) Is it ok to import my data into 2025 BrightPay before my payroll is finished for the 2024 tax year?
 

• We advise waiting until your payroll is fully completed for the current tax year before importing into the new tax year version. This will ensure the most accurate and up-to-date information is being imported from the previous tax year. 

b) Do I need to set up my payment schedule for the new tax year?
 

• Yes you will need to set up your payment schedule for the new tax year. You will be ready to start processing your payroll. 

   

Setting up the schedule 

Period end and pay date

When setting up the schedule it is very important to set this correctly.  The pay period is the range of dates used to calculate an employee’s income for work done.  The pay date is the day the employee physically receives the payment for that pay period.

What is my Pay Date:

Your pay date is the day the employee physically receives payment for work done.  The pay date determines the tax week/month, not the pay period end date.  Any payments receive on or after 01st January 2025 must be recorded in the 2025 Brightpay software.

c) Are employees that were leavers in the previous tax year imported?

• No employees that were processed as leavers in BrightPay in the previous tax year will not be imported. You can still access this information in the previous tax year.