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other countries?
in the US the filing deadline is four months and a couple of weeks, but you can extend that by six months to give a total filing window of ten months and two weeks - as long as you pay your taxes (or estimated taxes).
So why the need to change the time we have now??
Problem with different date for online filing
I did online filing this year for the first time.
In general I was very pleased with the process.
However I can see a problem with having one deadline for paper and a later deadline for online filing.
This year a long established client gave me his records in January as usual. Towards the end of January I attempted to file his return online but it was rejected. When I checked why, it was because they did not have a record of the authority for me to act has his agent. This is despite the fact that the 64-8 was sent in years ago, and I had spoken to the Revenue about him several times in the past. They did the usual checks each time I phoned and they accepted that I was the authorised agent. However when I phoned this time they stated that there was no authorisation in place.
I had to print the return and send it in the post. Fortunately it arrived in time and there was no fine.
However under the proposed filing dates, If a client brings in his books in October or November and you cant file online because there is no 64-8 in place or they have lost it, then the client will get a £100 fine.
If they are not going to accept computer prints of returns. then we will also have to fill in the returns by hand.
Filing on line generates Recovery office demand to client
I am not hopeful about filing ITRs online.
Last year I put virtually all my P35s on line and still Recovery Office sent their usual nasty threatening letter to a client, alleging non-delivery of the P35. My complaint was effectively ignored, and no explanation provided as to how an electronic submission, properly acknowledged, can be completely ignored.Anyone else with that experience?
Perhaps I am being cynical..
If the filing date is brought forward by 2 months, I cannot see the accountancy profession being able to complete the majority of its work in a period reduced by 2 months. This would lead to more penalties and thus more revenue....
I am considering retirement, and this will influence my decision!