VCM60710 - VCT scheme: general: return of amounts subscribed for eligible shares: format of return

Magnetic media returns

VCTs may if they wish make a return on magnetic media. Data will be accepted on ½” magnetic tape and IBM PC compatible 3½” (720k/1.44M) or 5¼” (360k/1.2M) floppy diskettes. Files must be in ASCII/EBCDIC. The content of files should conform with the VCT Magnetic Media Specification which is available, on request, from:

Audit and Pension Scheme Services (Information returns)
St John’s House
Merton Road
Bootle
Merseyside
L69 9BB
Telephone 0151 472 6129


APSS can also provide technical assistance on making magnetic media returns.

VCTs will be sent a submission document and labels shortly before the return is due. Instructions on the submission of returns are included in the VCT Magnetic Media Specification.

VCTs should submit their returns of information to the Centre for Research and Intelligence (CRI) at:

The Post Room
HMRC Centre for Research and Intelligence
Data matching unit
Ground Floor
Ty Glas
Llanishen
Cardiff
CF4 5ZG
Telephone 01222 325000 Ext. 6379


Magnetic media returns can be sent, by arrangement, for testing to:

HMRC Wales Processing Centre
Financial Institutions Liaison Group
Ty Glas
Llanishen
Cardiff
CG4 5YZ
Telephone 01222 325000 Ext. 6563

Paper returns

If VCTs are unable to submit the return of information on magnetic media, the return should be made on a form VCT100. VCTs should also use a form VCT100 to return details of each subscription which is not included on a return made on magnetic media. These should be submitted along with the return made on magnetic media.

Forms VCT100 and the notes on completion are available, on request, from the St Austell orderline on 01726 201037.

Penalties

Penalties may be charged under TMA70/S98 for failure to make a return or for making an incorrect return.