HMRC RTI Payroll — File FPS & EPS Without Leaving Carionex
Process payroll and submit Full Payment Submissions and Employer Payment Summaries directly to HMRC — with Government Gateway authentication, automatic XML generation, IRmark validation and a complete submission audit trail.
Real Time Information, done for you
Under Real Time Information (RTI), you must report pay and deductions to HMRC on or before each payday. Process your care payroll and file HMRC RTI submissions automatically without ever leaving the Carionex platform — no exports, no third-party bridging software.
Government Gateway authentication, automatic XML generation, IRmark validation and a full submission audit trail are all handled for you. The integration has been successfully validated against HMRC's Electronic Test Service (ETS).
The problems this solves
- Juggling payroll and separate HMRC submission tools
- Manual XML or bridging software for RTI
- No clear audit trail of what was submitted and when
- Uncertainty about whether a submission actually succeeded
Key benefits
Everything you need, built for UK home care.
Direct FPS & EPS
File Full Payment Submissions and Employer Payment Summaries to HMRC from Carionex.
Government Gateway auth
Authenticate securely with your HMRC credentials.
Automatic XML
Compliant RTI XML is generated for you — no manual files.
IRmark validation
Submissions are validated and IRmarked before sending.
Submission audit trail
See exactly what was submitted, when, and the HMRC response.
HMRC RTI tested and live ready
Tested against HMRC's Electronic Test Service and ready for live submissions.
How it works in Carionex
FPS on or before payday
Generate and submit your Full Payment Submission as part of the normal pay run, keeping you compliant with RTI timing rules.
EPS when you need it
Submit Employer Payment Summaries to report reclaimable amounts and periods of no payment.
Handled end-to-end
Government Gateway authentication, XML generation and IRmark validation happen behind the scenes, with clear success or error feedback.
- Government Gateway authentication
- Automatic, compliant XML
- IRmark validation
Complete audit trail
Every submission is logged with its timestamp, contents and HMRC response, so you always have proof of filing.
From setup to daily use
- 1
Run payroll
Calculate pay, PAYE, NI and pensions for the period.
- 2
Authenticate
Connect securely using your Government Gateway credentials.
- 3
Generate the FPS
Carionex builds and IRmark-validates the RTI XML automatically.
- 4
Submit to HMRC
File the FPS (and EPS if needed) directly and receive confirmation.
- 5
Keep the record
The submission and HMRC response are stored in the audit trail.
Carionex VS the old way
RTI submission
With Carionex: Built in
Traditional: Bridging software
XML
With Carionex: Automatic
Traditional: Manual/exported
IRmark
With Carionex: Validated for you
Traditional: Separate step
Audit trail
With Carionex: Complete
Traditional: Fragmented
HMRC ETS and live
With Carionex: Tested & live-ready
Traditional: Varies
Frequently asked questions
Everything teams ask us before switching to Carionex.
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Contact usWhat is HMRC RTI?+
Real Time Information (RTI) is the system for reporting pay, tax and National Insurance to HMRC on or before each payday, primarily through the Full Payment Submission (FPS). Carionex files these submissions directly.
Can Carionex submit FPS and EPS to HMRC?+
Yes. You can submit both Full Payment Submissions (FPS) and Employer Payment Summaries (EPS) to HMRC directly from Carionex as part of your payroll process.
Do I need separate bridging software?+
No. RTI is built into Carionex payroll, so you don't need third-party bridging software or manual XML exports to file with HMRC.
How does authentication with HMRC work?+
You authenticate securely using your Government Gateway credentials, and Carionex handles the connection to HMRC for you.
What is IRmark and does Carionex handle it?+
IRmark is a digital fingerprint HMRC uses to verify a submission's integrity. Carionex generates and validates the IRmark automatically before submitting.
Is the integration tested with HMRC?+
Yes. The RTI integration has been tested against HMRC's Electronic Test Service (ETS) and is ready for live submissions, so you can submit FPS and EPS directly to HMRC.
Is there a record of what I submitted?+
Yes. Every submission is stored in a complete audit trail with its timestamp, contents and the response received from HMRC.
Does RTI work with the rest of payroll?+
Yes. RTI submissions are driven by the same pay run that calculates PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory pay, so everything stays consistent.
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