FFS HMRC, how hard is it??
I couldn't find my previous rant about the state of my MTD VAT Account where HMRC say that what I owe is less than the amount declared in Box 5.
Anyway, after noticing that they finally were accepting that I owed the Box 5 figure and not some far lower figure, I set up the direct debit to collect. Imagine my surprise when I see that tomorrow's direct debit will be taking less than half the amount I said I owed. I look at the figures they say I have submitted and they're all correct except for the bit at the top where it says "return total - £x,xxx", "you owe - £y,yyy" where the £y,yyy is far too low.
At risk of attracting attention to myself, I have submitted an enquiry to ask why this is and to confirm that they will not charge interest or penalties. I better now pay for the difference manually to make doubly sure they don't mess up my account further.
Anyway, after noticing that they finally were accepting that I owed the Box 5 figure and not some far lower figure, I set up the direct debit to collect. Imagine my surprise when I see that tomorrow's direct debit will be taking less than half the amount I said I owed. I look at the figures they say I have submitted and they're all correct except for the bit at the top where it says "return total - £x,xxx", "you owe - £y,yyy" where the £y,yyy is far too low.
At risk of attracting attention to myself, I have submitted an enquiry to ask why this is and to confirm that they will not charge interest or penalties. I better now pay for the difference manually to make doubly sure they don't mess up my account further.
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