Employers - have you filed your expenses and benefits forms yet?

You should file your 2010-11 forms P11D, P11D(b) and P9D as soon as they are ready. They are due by 6 July 2011 and if you miss the deadline you may receive a penalty.

If you have already advised HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that you don't need to file an Employer Annual Return for 2010-11, but ticked the 'P11D(b) to follow' box, you should send it now.

Make sure your forms meet the quality standards

HMRC will reject P11Ds that don’t meet the standard. This means:

  • for online submissions you’ll need to correct any problems before being able to file successfully
  • for paper forms HMRC will return the form to you and you’ll need to correct it and re-send it before the deadline to avoid a penalty

If you need to make an adjustment to the Class 1A NICs on the P11D(b), remember not to complete Box C. You should tick the checkbox and then complete Section 4 of the form P11D(b).

Form P11D quality standard – avoid rejections and delays

Completing form P11D(b) – find out more

If you've no employee expenses or benefits to report

If you have already told HMRC that you don’t need to complete a P11D, P11D(b) or P9D, then you don’t need to take an further action.