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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord Robathan (Conservative). It was answered on Thursday, 24 January 2008 on behalf of the Treasury.


Topical Questions

Question
Topically, I received a letter recently telling me that 31 January is my final deadline for a tax return, and encouraging me to file my tax return online, saying that that was the best way for me to do so. Given our discussions on the efficiency of HMRC recently, how come I have also been sent a letter from HMRC saying that I cannot file online? Does the left hand not know what the right hand is doing at HMRC?
Answer

The hon. Gentleman raises a fair point. There are categories of individual for whom security is a higher priority. [Hon. Members: ““Oh!””] Not just Members of Parliament—there are several categories of people in that position, and HMRC does not have the facilities for them to file online. However, it is working to see what can be done to change that in future.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
470 c1626 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Internet Taxation Self-assessment Revenue and Customs
Link
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