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Monthly Archives: October 2011

HMRC have fed back some of the conclusions that have emerged from the consultation process last year. Key facts are as follows:- Timescale has moved backwards (what a surprise) likely introduction will be between April and October 2012 Information will not now be processed via BACS as was initially mooted. Information will be fed in

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In August 2011, the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) issued a discussion paper entitled Simpler Reporting for the Smallest Businesses.  The BIS argues that small companies suffer from over-complex and burdensome reporting requirements that need simplification. The simplification proposals remain vague at the moment and are currently alongside the Office of Tax Simplification’s

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According to an article in October’s Accountancy magazine HMRC have started issuing fines for late in-year PAYE/NICS payments in 2010-11. This is not about late payments after the year-end has been filed – these have always carried interest penalties. These new penalties have been raised where employers have consistently missed the monthly settlement deadline for

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As agents and employers we are at that time of year once again when HMRC’s £400 penalty notices drop through the letterbox for failure to file year-end PAYE returns due 19th May.  And once again, we are all left somewhat bemused by HMRC’s inability to produce these on a timely basis. Why can’t HMRC issue

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