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Where Taxpayers and Advisers Meet
PAYE filing deadline extended
17/05/2007, by Sarah Laing, Tax News - Business Tax
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Further to internal problems with PAYE online, HMRC have confirmed that the filing deadline for 2006/07 end of year PAYE returns will be extended for this year only to 28 May 2007. In addition no penalties will be charged if returns are received later due to "reasons outside your control".

In making this announcement, HMRC have apologised for recent difficulties, saying

"We know that some agents experienced difficulty sending their clients’ Returns in early May. We are sorry for the inconvenience that caused. We can confirm that we will not charge a late filing penalty if we get a Return by midnight on 28 May. And if you still cannot send your Return by then, we will consider discharging any late filing penalty if you can show that you could not send a Return on time for reasons outside of your control."

HMRC have also confirmed that they will still pay the £150 tax-free incentive payment to employers with fewer than 50 employees as long as their return is sent online, even if HMRC receive get it after 28 May.

Those who have not registered for PAYE Online can still do so and receive the electronic filing incentives on offer.

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HMRC announcement

About The Author

Sarah Laing
Editor, TaxationWeb News

Sarah is a Chartered Tax Adviser. She has been writing professionally since joining CCH Editions in 1998 as a Senior Technical Editor, contributing to a range of highly regarded publications including the British Tax Reporter, Taxes - The Weekly Tax News, the Red & Green legislation volumes, Hardman's, International Tax Agreements and many others. She became Publishing Manager for the tax and accounting portfolio in 2001 and later went on to help run CCH Seminars (including ABG Courses and Conferences).

Sarah originally worked for the Inland Revenue in Newbury and Swindon Tax Offices, before moving out into practice in 1991. She has worked for both small and Big 5 firms. She now works as a freelance author providing technical writing services for the tax and accountancy profession.

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