HMRC has the following message to employers and agents about forms P11D and P11D(b) for 2010/11.
As well as a reminder about the 6 July deadline, HMRC lists some common reasons why forms are rejected and recommends looking at the Expenses and Benefits from Employment for more information about common errors.
The full text of HMRC’s message is:
P11D and P11D(b)
“Please submit your 2010/11 forms P11D, P11D(b) and P9D as soon as they are ready. They are due by 6 July and if you miss the deadline you may receive a penalty
· For online submissions you’ll need to correct any problems before
being able to file successfully.
· For paper forms we’ll return the form to you and you’ll need to
correct it and re-send it.
“Our early indications from this year’s processing are that forms are being rejected for the following common reasons:
1. P11D – Section F Cars and Fuel Boxes 9 & 10: only
completing one of the boxes when both should be completed
2. P11D – Benefit code numbers not shown i.e. A, B, C, etc on
substitute P11D forms and lists
3. P11D(b) – not signed. When a paper P11D(b) is submitted it
must be signed; for example an agent’s stamp and initials are
not accepted as a signature.
“To help ensure your form is accepted first time HMRC has produced a number of toolkits to provide guidance on areas of error that we frequently see in returns.
“There is a toolkit aimed at helping and supporting agents and advisers who complete forms P11D on behalf of their clients. It may also be helpful to employers or anyone completing P11Ds.
“You can find the toolkit here Expenses and Benefits from Employment “
