PAYE43015 - employer returns: capture employer return – 2005 onwards: capture pro forma returns - 2005 onwards (Action Guide)


Where you need to process a pro forma ‘POP’ return follow steps 1 - 3 below


  1. Use Function RECORD RETURN RECEIPT to record the receipt of the return as a pro forma complete return, which has passed the paper quality check

In the Record Return Receipt screen enter the following
  • Receipt date as the date the POP return was prepared
  • Employer reference
  • Submission type as 'Proforma Complete Return'
  • Number of P14s as '0'
  • Return Status Indicator as 'RSI2'
  1. Request that the ECS Penalty Officer set the 'Temporary Inhibition' signal on ECS

  • Make a P35 note on the ECS Create Notes Screen of why the 'Temporary Inhibition' signal has been set
  1. Use Function CAPTURE EOY RETURN DETAILS to capture the return as either

  • Original Complete or Additional Complete
  • Ensure that you check the Proforma check box
  • Capture the monetary fields that are completed on the pro forma ‘POP’ return
  • If you have received a ‘POP’ P14 with the return, attach it to the P35
  • Use Function AMEND EMPLOYER NOTES to record your actions and then file the P35 in the P35 run