HMRC have confirmed that some of its first batch of 2006/07 PAYE penalty notices are invalid as they relate to returns filed online and on time. It appears that the error is human, and of 202,000 penalty notices issued on 24th September, about 8% (16,160) may be affected.
Its says that it is urgently investigating and will provide an update as soon as it can (by Tuesday 9 October at the latest).


