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753671

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2017
	answering body	HM Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
	hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether HM Revenue and Customs' employees are permitted to access their own personal tax account when using their work computer.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South West
	tabling member printed	Chris Stephens
	uin	5961
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2017 answer text <p>Access to personal tax and National Insurance records is strictly controlled. Staff are not permitted to use HMRC systems to access their own tax records.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 24/07/2017 10:51:32 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	4463 label Biography information for Chris Stephens

1105622

	registered interest
	date	27/03/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people are working on the Making Tax Digital for Business programme by (a) contingent labour, (b) supplier resource and (c) civil servants.
	tabling member constituency	Hemsworth
	tabling member printed	Jon Trickett
	uin	237610
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/04/2019 answer text <p>As at 28 March 2019, there were 165 civil servants in the core programme team, and another 187 internal supplier resource (who are also civil servants). The programme is further supported by a specialist mix of external IT suppliers (who have assigned 102 people on the project) and contingent labour (of 105 people). These numbers do not include ‘business as usual’ support from Operational staff in HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) e.g. on customer support and compliance.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 05/04/2019 12:23:41 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	410 label Biography information for Jon Trickett

1059898

	registered interest
	date	12/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the cost to SMEs of Making Tax Digital.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	220106
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2019 answer text <p>Businesses who are registered for VAT and whose taxable turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold of £85,000 will be required to keep their records digitally and file their VAT returns using Making Tax Digital (MTD) compatible software for periods starting on or after 1 April. For the majority of businesses, who file quarterly, their first MTD returns won’t be due until August or later. Small businesses with turnover below the VAT threshold are not required to join, but can do so voluntarily.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC are using a range of methods to communicate with businesses and agents, both paid for and free, in order to ensure businesses are aware of the changes and know what they need to do to prepare.</p><p> </p><p>Thousands of businesses have already joined the MTD VAT pilot service. HMRC are on track to have written to every business who is required to join MTD by the end of February, encouraging them to join the pilot and pointing them to the range of help and support that is available.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC’s Impact Assessment for MTD, published on 1 December 2017, was developed through a widespread and comprehensive programme of work that considered the costs and requirements of businesses across the VAT population. The methodology and modelling has been rigorously reviewed, including by trusted external stakeholders such as the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB). The Impact Assessment considered the requirements for businesses of different sizes and practices, including small businesses.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses and accountants are making preparations for the introduction of MTD, and thousands have already joined the pilot on a voluntary basis to test the service before they are mandated to use it. Most businesses will not need to submit their first VAT return through the new service until August at the earliest. For the first year, penalties will not be issued for late filing, only for late payment.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride grouped question UIN 220107 220108 question first answered 18/02/2019 17:14:33 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1059900

	registered interest
	date	12/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much his Department has spent on publicity and advertising relating to the migration of businesses to the Making Tax Digital regime.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	220107
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2019 answer text <p>Businesses who are registered for VAT and whose taxable turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold of £85,000 will be required to keep their records digitally and file their VAT returns using Making Tax Digital (MTD) compatible software for periods starting on or after 1 April. For the majority of businesses, who file quarterly, their first MTD returns won’t be due until August or later. Small businesses with turnover below the VAT threshold are not required to join, but can do so voluntarily.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC are using a range of methods to communicate with businesses and agents, both paid for and free, in order to ensure businesses are aware of the changes and know what they need to do to prepare.</p><p> </p><p>Thousands of businesses have already joined the MTD VAT pilot service. HMRC are on track to have written to every business who is required to join MTD by the end of February, encouraging them to join the pilot and pointing them to the range of help and support that is available.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC’s Impact Assessment for MTD, published on 1 December 2017, was developed through a widespread and comprehensive programme of work that considered the costs and requirements of businesses across the VAT population. The methodology and modelling has been rigorously reviewed, including by trusted external stakeholders such as the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB). The Impact Assessment considered the requirements for businesses of different sizes and practices, including small businesses.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses and accountants are making preparations for the introduction of MTD, and thousands have already joined the pilot on a voluntary basis to test the service before they are mandated to use it. Most businesses will not need to submit their first VAT return through the new service until August at the earliest. For the first year, penalties will not be issued for late filing, only for late payment.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride grouped question UIN 220106 220108 question first answered 18/02/2019 17:14:33 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1059901

	registered interest
	date	12/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the preparedness of SMEs in dealing with the migration from the manual taxation to Making Tax Digital regime.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	220108
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2019 answer text <p>Businesses who are registered for VAT and whose taxable turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold of £85,000 will be required to keep their records digitally and file their VAT returns using Making Tax Digital (MTD) compatible software for periods starting on or after 1 April. For the majority of businesses, who file quarterly, their first MTD returns won’t be due until August or later. Small businesses with turnover below the VAT threshold are not required to join, but can do so voluntarily.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC are using a range of methods to communicate with businesses and agents, both paid for and free, in order to ensure businesses are aware of the changes and know what they need to do to prepare.</p><p> </p><p>Thousands of businesses have already joined the MTD VAT pilot service. HMRC are on track to have written to every business who is required to join MTD by the end of February, encouraging them to join the pilot and pointing them to the range of help and support that is available.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC’s Impact Assessment for MTD, published on 1 December 2017, was developed through a widespread and comprehensive programme of work that considered the costs and requirements of businesses across the VAT population. The methodology and modelling has been rigorously reviewed, including by trusted external stakeholders such as the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB). The Impact Assessment considered the requirements for businesses of different sizes and practices, including small businesses.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses and accountants are making preparations for the introduction of MTD, and thousands have already joined the pilot on a voluntary basis to test the service before they are mandated to use it. Most businesses will not need to submit their first VAT return through the new service until August at the earliest. For the first year, penalties will not be issued for late filing, only for late payment.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride grouped question UIN 220106 220107 question first answered 18/02/2019 17:14:33 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1060853

	registered interest
	date	13/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will list the consultations he has had on making tax digital with (a) professional bodies representing SME’s and (b) the ICAEW.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	220806
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2019 answer text <p>During the consultations on MTD in 2016, we received detailed responses from ICAEW, Federation of Small Businesses, Chartered Institute of Taxation, Low Incomes Tax Reform Group, National Farmers' Union and others. Their contribution was influential in shaping the Making Tax Digital (MTD) service.</p><p>The Government and HMRC have since maintained a regular dialogue with businesses, tax agents, professional bodies and software developers throughout the design and delivery of MTD.</p><p>The Making Tax Digital Impact Assessment published on 1st December 2017 remains a credible estimate of costs and savings for the VAT businesses that will be mandated from April 2019 and takes account of both software and hardware costs:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-tax-digital-changing-the-scope-and-pace-technical-note/making-tax-digital-for-business" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-tax-digital-changing-the-scope-and-pace-technical-note/making-tax-digital-for-business</a>.</p><p>HMRC have been working closely with the software industry to create a competitive market. Currently, there are over 160 MTD-compatible software products available, at a range of price points including some free products and others which allow continued use of a spreadsheet.</p><p>As set out in the Impact Assessment, very few businesses will incur costs relating to hardware due to MTD. Most businesses will be able to claim any costs for hardware and software against their tax.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride grouped question UIN 220807 question first answered 18/02/2019 17:15:35 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1060855

	registered interest
	date	13/02/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the cost to SMEs of purchasing making tax digital compatible computer (a) software and (b) hardware.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	220807
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2019 answer text <p>During the consultations on MTD in 2016, we received detailed responses from ICAEW, Federation of Small Businesses, Chartered Institute of Taxation, Low Incomes Tax Reform Group, National Farmers' Union and others. Their contribution was influential in shaping the Making Tax Digital (MTD) service.</p><p>The Government and HMRC have since maintained a regular dialogue with businesses, tax agents, professional bodies and software developers throughout the design and delivery of MTD.</p><p>The Making Tax Digital Impact Assessment published on 1st December 2017 remains a credible estimate of costs and savings for the VAT businesses that will be mandated from April 2019 and takes account of both software and hardware costs:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-tax-digital-changing-the-scope-and-pace-technical-note/making-tax-digital-for-business" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-tax-digital-changing-the-scope-and-pace-technical-note/making-tax-digital-for-business</a>.</p><p>HMRC have been working closely with the software industry to create a competitive market. Currently, there are over 160 MTD-compatible software products available, at a range of price points including some free products and others which allow continued use of a spreadsheet.</p><p>As set out in the Impact Assessment, very few businesses will incur costs relating to hardware due to MTD. Most businesses will be able to claim any costs for hardware and software against their tax.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride grouped question UIN 220806 question first answered 18/02/2019 17:15:35 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1038031

	registered interest
	date	08/01/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Making Tax Digital scheme will increase the frequency with which small businesses are required to submit corporation tax returns.
	tabling member constituency	Hampstead and Kilburn
	tabling member printed	Tulip Siddiq
	uin	206434
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2019 answer text <p>From April 2019, only businesses with a turnover above the VAT threshold (currently set at £85,000) will be mandated to use MTD system and then only to meet VAT obligations. Businesses with turnover below the VAT threshold will not be required to use the system but can choose to do so. Government will not widen the scope of MTD to other taxes before the system has been shown to work. Government will formally consult before any decision to proceed with MTD for Corporation Tax.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 16/01/2019 17:06:58 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	4518 label Biography information for Tulip Siddiq

1037252

	registered interest
	date	07/01/2019
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department has taken to support the implementation of Making Tax Digital; and whether Making Tax Digital will become operational in April 2019.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	205838
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2019 answer text <p>HMRC have been engaging extensively with stakeholders on an ongoing basis, raising awareness and helping businesses to prepare for MTD. There is a collection of MTD support material available on GOV.UK and HMRC is writing to all mandated businesses to ensure they are aware of the changes. HMRC has also been working closely with the software industry to ensure there is a wide range of software products ready.</p><p> </p><p>The MTD VAT pilot began in April 2018, with a live testing phase where specific volunteer businesses and agents were invited to join to ensure everything was working. MTD for VAT will be mandated for all customers in April, except for the small minority for whom that has been deferred.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 10/01/2019 17:50:27 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

758063

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2017
	answering body	HM Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	CaTreasury
	hansard heading	Taxation: Electronic Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, by what date the free software promised by HM Revenue and Customs for smaller companies to comply with Making Tax Digital will be made available.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
	uin	9026
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>HMRC is working very closely with the software industry to ensure a range of suitable products at a wide variety of price points is made available. Free software will be available for those businesses with the most straightforward affairs who voluntarily choose to use Making Tax Digital to meet their Income Tax obligations as part of the pilot phase.</p> answering member constituency Central Devon answering member printed Mel Stride question first answered 11/09/2017 15:56:57 answering member 3935 label Biography information for Mel Stride
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms