PAYE103020 - taxpayer records: maintain COP record: COP function TA - setting and deleting signals

To set a signal using COP Function TA

  • Enter the signal in the Signals field

Where more than one signal needs to be set

  • Leave a space between each entry

To delete a signal

  • Enter [N] after the signal abbreviation

If the signal abbreviation contains a date or year

  • Enter [N] after the date or year

You cannot delete the following signals using COP Function TA

  • ABROAD
  • DECD
  • DOB
  • MCOTP - Whilst the Decd signal is set
  • RLS
  • In these circumstances you will need to use Taxpayer Business Service (TBS) Function AMEND TAXPAYER DESIGNATORY DETAILS
  • PCESS
  • This can only be removed using COP Function MA
  • CONCARD–AT (IN FILE)

For more information on signals see PAYE103015.

For information on how to use the function select ‘COP System Help’ in the left bar.