Online VAT returns

[DaveB]

WDS

Must say I prefer the old payment via online banking rather than waiting 6 weeks for them to take the money via DD.

It does mean you get to hold onto the money for a bit longer if you have it stashed in an account that pays interest.


I just set up a transfer to the current account to happen a couple of days in advance of the DD date and forget about it.

[Scrag Meister]

Actually work really well. I'm impressed. Now if only it didn't involve paying them money as well.

WDS

Must say I prefer the old payment via online banking rather than waiting 6 weeks for them to take the money via DD.

[xoggoth]

It won't last. Next year it will be replaced by a PDF-based iXBRL solution with complex privacy procedures that you will have to redo at least three times before it will submit. You will have to enter all your invoices and VATable expenses too or pay £75 a time to convert from your existing software.

[SueEllen]

Just don't piss them about or try and avoid paying it. Then they get nasty

Sounds like someone I know

[DaveB]

Overall, there's something nice and reliable about the VAT systems and staff, I've never had any problems with them and they're usually very helpful whenever I have a query where they'll give me a definitive answer that's tacked onto my tax account notes. Maybe it's because we're essentially the tax collector for them...

Can't say the same for the rest of HMRC staff though!

Just don't piss them about or try and avoid paying it. Then they get nasty

[craig1]

Overall, there's something nice and reliable about the VAT systems and staff, I've never had any problems with them and they're usually very helpful whenever I have a query where they'll give me a definitive answer that's tacked onto my tax account notes. Maybe it's because we're essentially the tax collector for them...

Can't say the same for the rest of HMRC staff though!

[DaveB]

No, that would be bride under Bribery Act 2010.

HTH

You dont have to marry them, just give them money. or are you still trying to get your residency?

[AtW]

You didn't offer the right people a short break in your country cottage or VIP tickets to the sport of their choice as part of corporate entertainment.

No, that would be bride under Bribery Act 2010.

HTH

[SueEllen]

Yes, it's a pretty solid system.

I would have made it work even better for 10% of the cost.

You didn't offer the right people a short break in your country cottage or VIP tickets to the sport of their choice as part of corporate entertainment.

[AtW]

Actually work really well. I'm impressed. Now if only it didn't involve paying them money as well.

Yes, it's a pretty solid system.

I would have made it work even better for 10% of the cost.

[kaiser78]

First couple of times was a bit cumbersome by having to find the relevant links in the screens. So I documented the steps to follow and now complete the submission in minutes. Agree, nice and easy (for once).

[administrator]

Totally agree. One gov system they do appear to have got right, never had a problem with it

[DaveB]

Actually work really well. I'm impressed. Now if only it didn't involve paying them money as well.