Employers’ annual returns date approaches
Employers are being reminded that the date for filing their annual employer returns is imminent.
Employers need to submit the returns by 19 May or else face the risk of a penalty.
Given that there are only a few days to go before the deadline, employers that have yet to file their returns should finalise the information and submit them to HMRC as soon possible.
Large employers – those with 50 or more staff in the workforce – must file their 2008/09 Employer Annual Returns online or they could be liable to an extra penalty charge.
Smaller employers – those with fewer than 50 employees – can still file their return on paper but will be entitled to a £75 tax-free payment if they choose to file online.
To file online, employers must first register with HMRC’s ‘PAYE Online for Employers’ service.
As it can take a week to receive the Activation PIN once an employer has registered, it is important to sign up well in advance of the filing deadline.
If you would like any help or advice on completing your annual return, please don’t hesitate to contact us.