Should I amend the 2013 tax return or adjust in 2014?

Should I amend the 2013 tax return or adjust in...

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Client started to receive state pension in Aug 12 and it  was omitted in the 2012/13 tax return. Tax was applicable at basic rate.  I am thinking of including this in the 2013/14 tax return with a note in the additional information section. income is still at basic rate. Would this seem reasonable?

Trying to save the hassle of amending the 2013 tax return and related paymnet on account issues.

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By Euan MacLennan
11th Sep 2014 11:52

No - it would be unreasonable

The 2013 tax return is still within date for amendment, so you should amend it.

If you were to enter the arrears on the 2014 Tax return, you would have another incorrect tax return and could not argue against it being penalised as a deliberate error.

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By michael1958
11th Sep 2014 14:08

I agree, fix it do not compound the error

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