Technical information has been published to enable software developers to build payroll software products capable of reporting under the new RTI service. Some employers may also find this useful.
Employers who are not part of the pilot must join RTI in the period from April 2013 to October 2013. All employers will be using the RTI service by October 2013.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will pilot the RTI service with volunteer software developers and employers for a year, starting in April 2012 to make sure it is thoroughly tested.
The technical information for software developers published today includes:
You'll find a link to this information at the end of this article.
As with all new software services, HMRC will be maintaining a feedback log, which will be published. Any changes to the technical information will be incorporated in future updates to the service, following the usual software release cycle.
Software developers with questions about the technical information published today may contact HMRC's Software Developers' Support Team on SDS Team@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 01274 539666.
HMRC will publish technical guidance regarding the changes to Standard 18 later in the summer. The Bacs Approved Software Suppliers (BASS) will then give their requirements.
HMRC has also published some frequently asked questions (FAQs) from employers and software developers and will add to these over the coming months. You can access these FAQs and any other information about RTI that HMRC publish from a new dedicated RTI page 'Improving the operation of PAYE: Real Time Information (RTI)' - follow the link below.
Technical Information for software developers
Improving the operation of PAYE: Real Time Information (RTI)
