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Employers - your questions

Your question

Where to find guidance

Why have I received a penalty letter?

PAYE penalties for the tax years to April 2013

Can you help me update Basic PAYE Tools

Using Basic PAYE Tools (RTI) to operate payroll and report in real time

What do my BPT error messages mean?

Basic PAYE Tools error messages

Can you help me with my end of year?

How do I submit a 'No Employer Annual Return due' notification?

Filing your Employer Annual Return (P35 and P14s) for 2012-13

Where can I find out about getting ready to operating PAYE in real time?

Preparing to operate PAYE in real time (RTI)

Have you received my RTI submission?

Have you received my PAYE payment?

Using PAYE Online for employers

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Income Tax - your questions

Your question

Where to find guidance

How do I claim a tax refund?

Tax refunds and reclaiming overpaid tax

How do I report a change of name or address

Change of name or address - how to report it to HMRC

Is my tax code right?

Tax codes - the basics

My employer is using the wrong tax code - what do I do?

What to do if your tax code is wrong

How long will I have to wait for a reply to my letter?

Where's my reply

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Self Assessment - your questions

Your question

Where to find guidance

Why do I have to pay a penalty?

Self Assessment deadlines and penalties

What if I have a reasonable excuse for sending in my return or payment late?

Appeals against HMRC Self Assessment decisions

How do I view my Self Assessment Statement?

How to view our Self Assessment Statement

How do I file my Self Assessment tax return online?

Understanding and using Self Assessment online

What if I've lost my User ID or password for HM Revenue & Customs Online Services?

If you have lost your User ID or password

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Tax credits - your questions

Your question

Where to find guidance

How do I find out my next tax credits payment dates?

Tax credits next payment dates

Do I get Child Tax Credit when my child turns 16?

Your child reaches 16 - can you still get Child Tax Credit

Can you tell me why you have overpaid me?

Tax credits overpayments: what they are, how they happen, paying them back, disputes and problems paying.

Why have I not received my payments?

Reasons why your tax credits might go down or stop

Am I eligible for tax credits?

Check if you qualify for tax credits - quick questionnaire

How do I let the Tax Credit Office know about a change of circumstances?

Tax credits: changes you need to report and when

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National Insurance - your questions

Your question

Where to find guidance

Can I start work without a National Insurance number?

When you will need to apply for a National Insurance number

How do I find out my National Insurance number?

If you've lost or can't remember your National Insurance number

How do I register for National Insurance, Self Assessment/Self Employment?

Registering for Self Assessment/Self Employment and National Insurance

How do I pay self-employed Class 2 National Insurance?

How to pay self-employed Class 2 National Insurance

How do I report that I have stopped being self-employed?

Closing or selling a business

How do I stop paying National Insurance at State Pension age?

Making sure you've stopped paying National Insurance

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Child Benefit - your questions

Your question

Where to find guidance

Do I get Child Benefit when my child turns 16?

Child Benefit if your child is in further education or training

What's happening with my Child Benefit claim?

When to expect your first Child Benefit payment

How do I make a Child Benefit claim?

How to claim Child Benefit

Can you tell me my Child Benefit number?

Finding your Child Benefit number or proving you qualify

How do I tell you about a change of bank account?

How to change your bank account details for Child Benefit payments

How do I find out more about the High Income Child Benefit charge?

Some frequently asked questions (PDF 25K)

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Corporation Tax - your questions

Your question

Where to find guidance

Where do I get help to file my CT Return online?

Help to file your Company Tax Return online

How do I pay my Corporation Tax online?

How to pay Corporation Tax

When will a PDF submission of accounts and computations be acceptable rather than iXBRL?

Switch from paper to online Company Tax Returns

Who do I contact when I have overdue payments?

What to do if you can't pay Corporation Tax

What do I need to do to change the registered office for my company or my agents details?

Changing your business details for Corporation Tax

I would like to set off an overpayment of CIS tax against a Corporation Tax bill.

Contact the Employers Helpline. You will need your employer reference when you call.

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Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

Your question

Where to find guidance

Who needs to register for CIS?

Decide whether your work comes within CIS

How do I register for CIS?

Subcontractor registration and obligations

How do I make a CIS payment to HMRC?

How to pay CIS deductions to HMRC if you're a contractor

How do I complete a monthly CIS return to HMRC?

Monthly returns and record keeping under CIS

How do I verify a subcontractor?

Verifying and paying subcontractors

How do I de-register from CIS?

Business ceases trading

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