HMRC Embraces New Technologies
In a bid to be more in tune with UK citizens, HM Revenue and Customs are increasingly using new technologies as they strive to keep us updated with changes in legislation, online filing and much more. They have a blog which is updated regularly and also a Twitter page.
Their most recent addition is the podcast. HMRC have recorded a series of podcasts and the latest one is aimed at businesses and citizens throughout the UK including contractors and sole traders.
The ‘Super’ podcast as it has been named, features guidance from HMRC experts including Stephen Banyard and also Don Macarthur. It covers important topics such as; the need for all employers to file their Employer Annual Returns online from this spring; new penalties for late payment of PAYE being introduced in May; and key changes to corporation tax filing and payment coming in next year.
Stephen Banyard, director of HMRC’s Business Customer Unit, said: “Our Super Podcast is a great way for businesses to remind themselves about some of the major changes on the horizon affecting VAT, PAYE and corporation tax. So whether you’re a VAT-registered trader, employer or limited company, we’d urge you to take 15 minutes to download and listen to it, to help ensure you’re prepared for the changes.”
The HMRC Super Podcast can be downloaded from HMRC’s podcast pages at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/podcasts
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