Tronc pitfalls, misconceptions and non-compliance

Troncs have been around for a while, but hospitality businesses are becoming increasingly aware of them as a way of reducing the cost of processing pooled tips and ensuring employees receive their allocation of tips in a fair way that maximises the amount they receive.

"Some decisions and actions make the tronc non-compliant, which has potential implications and penalties from HMRC."

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The ultimate Troncmaster troubleshooter guide

Whether you are running your tronc internally or using an independent tronc service, such as Troncmasters, we wanted to cover all the essential questions so you can feel confident about the process, including:

Can you pay tips using PAYE without a tronc?
Can we allow staff to take tips in cash from the till?
Can I reward staff from tips?
And more!

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