Lack of testing undermines PAYE filing standard

PAYE software developers are warning of potential online filing problems again this year, with the added threat of £3,000 fines for companies that fail to comply with HMRC's online filing quality standard.

Under the government's carrot and stick migration scheme, companies with 50-250 employees will be required to file their P14 and P35 annual returns electronically between 6 April and 19 May this year.

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