An important maintenance update to the Basic PAYE Tools (BPT) was released in May 2026, following the main release towards the end of March 2026, for the 2026 to 2027 tax year. It is important that you update and use the latest release of the BPT, which is 26.1.
To update or check for updates you should:
- Select ‘Check now’ in the updates section of the settings in the top right-hand corner of the tool.
- Set the automatic update to ‘Yes.’
As a new customer, before you can use BPT to run your payroll, you must have registered for online PAYE as instructed in your new employer letter.
If you would like help with downloading and installing the Basic PAYE Tools or need help with any other payroll problem, please contact us
