HMRC cockups- are they for real?

[centurian]

I got caught out when I paid my VAT and then they took it by direct debit as well. I phoned them and asked about it and they apologised, explaining that the take the direct debit if it is set up whether they money is due or not. I had no idea.

They refunded it without a fuss though.

I did that as well - they automatically refunded me by sending me a cheque. The bank clerk very surprised to see a cheque from HMRC for such an amount.

[MyUserName]

I got caught out when I paid my VAT and then they took it by direct debit as well. I phoned them and asked about it and they apologised, explaining that the take the direct debit if it is set up whether they money is due or not. I had no idea.

They refunded it without a fuss though.

[sasguru]

I would discourage you from starting anything - anything.

Just stop any activity you are doing at the moment and don't start anything new.

Yeah but who gives a crap what a jumped-up admin clerk like you says?

[ThomasSoerensen]

Perhaps I should start a Humour consultancy for the hard-of-humour and/or laboured of humour, like yourself.

I would discourage you from starting anything - anything.

Just stop any activity you are doing at the moment and don't start anything new.

[sasguru]

That must be handy for the once a year that andyw comes to stay.

Perhaps I should start a Humour consultancy for the hard-of-humour and/or laboured of humour, like yourself.

[The Spartan]

Just got off the phone with HRMC it'll take 4 weeks for them to process my P85, how's that for effiency I sent it a week ago

[xoggoth]

I was doing my P11D last minute this morning and was not sure if my sister's subscription to The Society of Authors, which she needs for genuine business reasons, was subject to Class 1 NICs and checked this guidance: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/guidance/cwg5.pdf

Found a typically fantastic HMRC flowchart that explained it all:

[BrilloPad]

Sadly I don't have my eco shed anymore. However I will be building a new and improved one shortly: this will include bar, pool table, table football, guest accomodation/office/gym space with an integral bathroom

That must be handy for the once a year that andyw comes to stay.

[sasguru]

Is this consultancy for your work on eco sheds?

Sadly I don't have my eco shed anymore. However I will be building a new and improved one shortly: this will include bar, pool table, table football, guest accomodation/office/gym space with an integral bathroom

[BrilloPad]

Is this consultancy for your work on eco sheds?

[The Spartan]

Is it any wonder the government is cutting their numbers

[OwlHoot]

Now that I am setting my affairs in order for my semi-retirement, I've started a shell company for occasional consultancy assignments when I feel bored (although this is very much optional - I'm hoping not to get sucked in to work too much ever again).
Anyway get two letters from HMRC - one says you've underpaid us Income tax last year, please pay us X. The 2nd letter says Congratulations, you've over paid tax last year, here's a cheque for 2X. FFS

The first letter is for you, and the second for your CUK sockie

HTH

[sasguru]

Now that I am setting my affairs in order for my semi-retirement, I've started a shell company for occasional consultancy assignments when I feel bored (although this is very much optional - I'm hoping not to get sucked in to work too much ever again).
Anyway get two letters from HMRC - one says you've underpaid us Income tax last year, please pay us X. The 2nd letter says Congratulations, you've over paid tax last year, here's a cheque for 2X. FFS