Happy New Year to all our users,
We hope you had a restful Christmas and are feeling recharged for 2026.
🚀 Starting the new year made easy
To help you kick off the year smoothly, we’ve already downloaded your 2026 RPNs & ERNs and set up your 2026 payroll calendars 🗓️
While your calendars automatically carry over from 2025, we recommend taking a quick look to make sure all dates match your preferences.
💼 MyFutureFund – Latest in Parolla
We would encourage all users to view their AEPN via the NEARSA MyFutureFund.ie portal.
The AEPN is also available in Parolla under Benefits > Pensions > MyFutureFund > Members > AEPN. MyFutureFund contributions will be deducted from employee payslips in Parolla as per the AEPN.
Click here to view our detailed guide and for more information on understanding AutoEnrolment and MyFutureFund.
💶 Minimum Wage Increase
From the 1st January 2026 , the national minimum wage for employees aged 20 and over has increased from €13.50 to €14.15.
👉 For full details, click here.
🛠️ Updating Pay Rates in Parolla
👤 Individual employee: Go to Employees → Employments → Edit Role
⚙️ Basic rate earning code: If you use a standard earning set rate (eg €13.50), you can update it under Settings → Earning Types. This will automatically update the rate for all affected employees on future payslips ✨
📄 Employee Preliminary End-of-Year Statements from Revenue (PEOYS)
Preliminary End of Year Statements for 2025 will be made available to all employees after 15th January 2026 via the employees MyAccount profile.
Any amendments to 2025 figures must be made before the 15th January 2026.
🚗 Company Vehicles & Benefits-in-Kind (BIK)
Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) on company vehicles continues to evolve as Ireland shifts toward lower-emission transport. Payroll teams should review OMVs and mileage records ahead of 2026 to ensure accurate BIK calculations. See our guide here.
🔄 Exclusion orders and Portable A1 Documents.
These documents are issued by Revenue on an annual basis. Please contact Revenue directly via Ros/ MyEnquires to request new documentation for 2026 if relevant.
As always, if you have any questions, just drop us a message via the chat box — we’re happy to help.
Wishing you every success for the year ahead.
Mark & Claire