HMRC may want to inspect your record keeping of expense payments for employees. Check what files you should keep and the deadlines for submissions and payments.
As an employer, you need to keep accurate records of:
Note: You should always keep a record of any correspondence that you have with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Error-free record keeping is an important part of providing expenses and benefits to employees. The data needs to be correct and show that you 'accurately' reported your end-of-year forms.
You will need to keep them on file and available for three (3) years from the end of the tax year that they relate to.
An Example:
Suppose you reimburse the travel expenses for one of your employees. You would need to keep records of when it took place and why the employee needed to travel. Always try to get receipts to show to HM Revenue and Customs as evidence (if needed).
HMRC can ask to see evidence of your accounting for each expense or benefit at the end of the tax year.
Note: Employers can get a penalty of £100 for every 50 employees for each month or part of a month that the P11D(b) is late. Making late payments to HMRC can also result in financial penalties and interest charges.
Reporting and Paying | Which forms to submit, how to pay, what to report, and how to correct an error.
Exemptions and dispensations | Check which routine employee expenses get an exemption from HMRC.
Keeping Records of Expenses and Benefits: Deadlines and Interest