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P60 2018

Use a P60 2018 template to make your document workflow more streamlined.

What P60 2018 records

P60 2018 is a United Kingdom end-of-year certificate showing an employee’s pay and deductions for the relevant tax year. The certificate is prepared from payroll information and normally records taxable pay, income tax deducted, and employer details. It is not a U.S. IRS form, and U.S. tax rules such as Form W-2 deadlines should not be substituted for its requirements. A completed P60 2018 should be checked against payroll records, provided to the correct employee, and retained under the employer’s applicable recordkeeping policy.

Who uses P60 2018

Payroll administrators

Payroll administrators prepare P60 2018 certificates from year-end payroll data, verify deductions, and route each certificate to the relevant employee.

Employees

Employees use the completed P60 2018 to review recorded pay and deductions, retain their certificate, and raise discrepancies with the employer.

Complete P60 2018 online

Use signNow to prepare the P60 2018 file, route it to the appropriate recipient, and retain the completed record.

  • Upload the form:

    Upload the P60 2018 PDF to signNow.
  • Check fields:

    Review detected fields and correct any missing entries.
  • Assign the signer:

    Add the authorized recipient and signature fields.
  • Send for signing:

    Send the completed document for secure signing.

Useful signNow features for P60 2018

These features address the practical work of preparing, signing, routing, and retaining a P60 2018 certificate.

Original layout

Preserve the original P60 2018 layout while adding required signature fields without rebuilding the certificate manually.

Recipient routing

Route the completed certificate to a named recipient using an email invitation or controlled signing workflow.

Audit trail

Capture signer actions, timestamps, and document history alongside the signed P60 2018 file.

Reusable template

Use signNow templates when the same P60 2018 structure is prepared repeatedly for employees.

Electronic storage

Keep completed certificates in a searchable electronic record instead of relying only on paper copies.

Access control

Use controlled access and authentication when the certificate contains pay, tax, or employee identification information.

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Platform requirements for P60 2018

Prepare P60 2018 in signNow through Chrome or Firefox on Windows 10 or macOS, or through Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android. TLS 1.2 or 1.3 protects the connection while the document is uploaded, reviewed, and signed.

  • Desktop browsers Chrome and Firefox on Windows 10 or macOS
  • Mobile access Safari on iOS 16 or later; Chrome on Android 12 or later
  • Secure connection TLS 1.2 or 1.3 protects browser connections

Organizations should apply their own access, retention, and identity policies to P60 2018 records. Managed Windows and macOS devices can support centralized controls, while iOS and Android access may help employees review documents away from payroll offices. Confirm that the selected workflow meets applicable UK payroll and data-protection obligations before deployment.

Security for P60 2018 signing

PKI certificates:

PKI supports certificate-based digital signatures

X.509 identity:

X.509 certificates identify certificate holders

Two-factor authentication:

Two-factor authentication strengthens signer verification

SMS OTP:

SMS OTP adds a second verification step

ID verification:

ID verification can support stronger identity checks

Audit trail:

Audit trails record signer actions and timestamps

Find and fill out the correct p60

airSlate SignNow helps you fill in and sign documents in minutes, error-free. Choose the correct version of the editable PDF form from the list and get started filling it out.

VersionsForm popularityFillable & printable
UK HMRC P60 20254.7 Satisfied (31 Votes)
UK HMRC P60 20234.8 Satisfied (1334 Votes)
UK HMRC P60 20184.8 Satisfied (2209 Votes)
UK HMRC P60 20174.6 Satisfied (96 Votes)
UK HMRC P60 20114.7 Satisfied (63 Votes)

Integrations for P60 2018 workflows

Connect payroll document workflows with named signNow integrations for storage, employee records, and controlled document routing.

Salesforce
Procore
Zapier
Microsoft Teams
Hub spot
Box
Microsoft

Best practices for P60 2018 records

Accurate source data, restricted access, and coordinated retention make a P60 2018 workflow easier to review and defend.

Preserve the source certificate

Keep the original P60 2018 source file unchanged before adding fields or requesting a signature. Compare the final certificate with payroll records and preserve both versions when internal policy requires source-document evidence.

Restrict access to personal data

Limit P60 2018 access to payroll staff, the named employee, and authorized reviewers. Use signNow permissions and signer authentication appropriate to the personal pay and tax information contained in the certificate.

Export the audit evidence

Export the completed P60 2018 and its audit trail together. Store them in an approved repository with a documented retention rule, searchable employee reference, and protection against unauthorized alteration or deletion.

Confirm the retention obligation

Do not invent a statutory retention period for P60 2018. Confirm the applicable UK payroll, tax, employment, and data-protection requirements before setting an automated deletion schedule.

P60 2018 recordkeeping schedule

P60 2018 retention depends on the applicable UK payroll and tax rules; verify the required period before configuring automated deletion.

01

Prepare the certificate

Confirm the tax year, employee details, employer details, pay, and deductions against payroll records.
02

Deliver to employee

Send the prepared P60 2018 to the named employee through the configured signNow workflow.
03

Review and sign

Allow the employee to review the certificate and complete the requested signature fields.
04

Complete and archive

Download the completed certificate and audit trail, then archive them under approved policy.
05

Retrieve when required

Provide the retained record when payroll, employment, or tax review requires supporting documentation.

Recommended P60 2018 workflow setup

Configure the P60 2018 workflow around verified employee identity, controlled access, audit evidence, and an approved retention policy.

P60 2018 settingRecommendation
Authentication methodEmail verification with SMS OTP
Signature typeTyped or drawn electronic signature
Audit trailCapture timestamps and signer actions
Document retentionApply the employer’s verified UK policy
EncryptionTLS 1.2 or 1.3 in transit

P60 2018 troubleshooting

Resolve P60 2018 issues by checking the source PDF, payroll data, signer access, audit evidence, and applicable UK retention rules.

Upload the original P60 2018 PDF again and check that it opens normally before adding fields. signNow’s Business plan supports document preparation, templates, legally binding eSignatures, and audit trails for the resulting record.

Review the detected fields before sending. If a field is missing or misplaced, add or move it manually, then verify employee and employer information against the payroll source document.

Use the signNow invitation or signing link and complete the configured authentication step. SMS OTP can add verification, but the employer should select controls appropriate to the personal information involved.

Keep the completed certificate and audit trail together. signNow records timestamps and document history, while the employer remains responsible for applying the correct UK payroll and tax retention requirements.

P60 2018 is a UK payroll certificate, not a U.S. IRS form. Do not apply ESIGN or UETA as a substitute for confirming the relevant UK rules and employer obligations.

The Business plan is listed at $8 per user per month with annual billing and includes audit trails and templates. A 7-day free trial is available without a credit card; plan limits should be checked before bulk preparation.

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