SA online query

slinga

I've filled in my SA Online but as no tax I'm not going to send it.

Should I delete this SA online or leave it as it is.

Will HM Tax Inspectors look at it if I leave it filled in but unsent or if I delete it is that more likely to highlight it to HM Tax Inspectors to look at.

Minor concern I know but just a little bit of interest to me.

chrismac1

If you have been asked to fill this in by HMRC, file it by 31 January or you'll be fined £100. In the past this fine would be wiped when you filed a "nil tax to pay" return. Officially this is no longer the case, however the latest estimate is that the best part of 1 million 2010-11 SA returns will not be filed by 31 January. So it will be interesting too see whether all of these fines stick on the pensioners, etc. who suddenly realise how this new system works. However, there is no reason for you to run the risk, file it and keep the evidence in PDF format in case the jokers lose or delete your filed return at some later stage.

PlutoinCapricorn

Why would you not want to file it: HMRC still want the return even if no tax is due. They want their own calculator to decide how much tax is payable. If you don't file, it might take some time and effort to sort things out, even if they eventually accept that no tax is due - and they might still want the figures to be filed.

I agree about saving the figures and the receipt number, although it seems to be postal return that get lost.

slinga

HMRC haven't asked me to file a return.
I've no tax to pay.
But I filled in my return online because I had an issue about tax which was finally answered on here in another thread.

So no real need to file my return but at the same time I don't want to delete it.
When I try to copy the info to disc or thumb drive or hard copy I don't get an exact copy of my form and that's why I'd rather leave it online.

Just wanted to know if I left it un sent to HMRC would they be able to see it at all and if I deleted it would that hightlight my deletion to HMRC.

BoGoF

Your post makes no sense. Unless you have a UTR and have registered for online filing you cannot fill in your tax return online.

slinga

Well I haven't and I did.
But never mind answering the question just picky picky picky.

slinga

chads123 wrote: »

how did you log on without a utr :rotfl:

Dunno why you are laughing because you've made yourself look silly.

I made an online return a few years ago and was told I didn't need to make any in future years.

So I logged on using my previous info.

So:rotfl: to you:rotfl:

Mikeyorks

slinga wrote: »

So I logged on using my previous info.

Which, of course, includes the UTR. So what point are you laboriously trying to make?

slinga

The question is in posts 1 and 4.

But unfortunately MSE forums are getting like many other forums with posters trying to be smart instead of just answering questions.

I hope the trend doesn't continue.

lukewillson

This thread brightened my day