Article Dated: 31 Oct 2007

From April 2009, employers with 50 or more employees will have to send in-year employee starter and leaver information on forms P45(1), P45(3) and P46 online, along with similar pension information. And all employers - regardless of how many employees they have - will have to send this information online from April 2011.

“Doing it online means HMRC can process your information more quickly. This means more up-to-date employee records and tax codes, and so fewer queries for employers to handle.”

“Online filing is quick, secure and convenient. Employers can send us PAYE information such as P45 forms online, as well their Annual Returns. And employers with fewer than 50 employees will get £100 tax-free if they send their 2007-08 Return online. You can also find out more about filing online by visiting www.hmrc.gov.uk/inyear

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is offering small employers in South East England free help and advice on filing online. series of events will take place across the region in the coming months, ranging from demonstrations of HMRC’s online services to short presentations, at the following locations:

• HMRC, Charter House, St George’s Place, Canterbury CT1 1UG
  Tues 6th November 2007
  Weds 21st November 2007
• HMRC, Medvale House, Mote Road, Maidstone, ME15 6AE
  Fri. 2nd November 2007
• HMRC, Anchorage House, High St, Chatham, ME4 4QG
  Thurs 8th November 2007
  Mon 26th November 2007
• HMRC, Sapphire Plaza, Watlington St, Reading, RG1 4TE
  Fri. 9th November 2007
• HMRC, Crown House, 11 Regent Hill, Brighton, BN1 8LB
  Fri. 2nd November 2007
  Fri, 9th October 2007
• HMRC, Tower Court, Queensway, Horsham, RH13 5AT
  Mon 5th November 2007
  Fri 16th November 2007
• HMRC, Ocean House, London Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6AD
  Tues. 27th November 2007

For further details of current or future events in your area, or to book a place, call 01227 865654. Places are limited, so please book early.

Issued by HM Revenue & Customs Press Office
Press enquiries only please contact:

Maria Finelli HMRC Press Officer for SE England
Tel: 07879 810087
E-mail: maria.finelli@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk
Out of hours
Tel: 07860 359544