Employer Diary - March

March 2012

15 March

If you haven’t already done so HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) suggest you register for online filing so you are ready to file your Employer Annual Return (P35 and P14s) and starter and leaver forms P45 & P46 online.

19 March

Cheque payments for month ended 5 March should reach your Accounts Office by this date.

22 March

Electronic payments for month ended 5 March should reach HMRC bank account by this date.

March - end

Expect:

  • any last minute PAYE tax code changes on forms P9. The P9 on your downloaded Basic PAYE Tools tells you how to update your employee's tax code for 2012-13
  • your payslip booklet if you use one - for 2012-13

HMRC advise you to:

  • start preparing your Employer Annual Return (P35 and P14s)
  • prepare P11 deductions working sheets for each employee for 2012-13. If you use paper P11 working sheets try using the P11 Calculator in your downloaded Basic PAYE Tools as it's easier and quicker
  • ensure you are registered for online filing

You must keep records for 2011-12

  • Keep copies of pay records, Form P38(S) and Forms P11 (manual, electronic or calculator versions within the employer PAYE Tools) until 5 April 2015