Estimated Returns

Estimated Returns

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Was just wondering what everyones view was regarding submitting estimated returns at the request of clients with the promise of providing all books & filing actual figues by the end of February 13

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By ShirleyM
10th Jan 2013 15:38

Never ever

I did it once and had one hell of a job getting the true figures afterwards, so now I let them get the penalty.

ps. we will have sent them numerous reminders spelling out the deadlines and the penalty regime, so they know the score.

 

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By justsotax
10th Jan 2013 15:45

would agree....

where you have nothing i wouldn't go to the trouble....although i suppose if you put in a 'high' figure then potentially the client will get stuck with that if they don't do anything, which i guess is one way of pushing them along...

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Glenn Martin
By Glenn Martin
10th Jan 2013 16:01

Charge them the fine

Charge them an extra £100 for doing the estimated figures, then amending the return later on. Better off in your sky rocket than the Tresurers.

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By seandocs
10th Jan 2013 16:13

Does estimating not increase the changes of an enquiry ?

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By carnmores
10th Jan 2013 16:26

yes of course

sometimes my clients need a break, i cannot see that the odd estimated return is a problem. i try not to be a curmudgeon

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By Paul Scholes
10th Jan 2013 17:56

Have done it once or twice...

but only where there is a genuine reason and the client doesn't make a habit of being late.  If a client is merely doing it to avoid the penalty and, as mentioned above, you're still likely to have to chase them for the promised info, then no, not a chance.

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