The deadline for submitting the 2019-20 forms P11D, P11D(b) and P9D is 6 July 2020. Employees must also be provided with a copy of their P11D by the same date.
Employers pay Class 1A National Insurance contributions on most benefits. If you provided taxable benefits to staff or directors your business is likely to have a Class 1A employers’ NIC liability. The deadline for paying class 1A NICs is 22 July 2020 (or 19 July if paying by cheque).
P11D forms are used to provide information to HMRC on all Benefits in Kind (BiKs), including those under the Optional Remuneration Arrangements (OpRAs) unless the employer has registered to payroll benefits. This is known as payrolling and removes the requirement to complete a P11D for the selected benefits. However, a P11D(b) is still required for Class 1A National Insurance payments regardless of whether the benefits are being reported via P11D or payrolled.
Where no benefits were provided during 2019-20 and a form P11D(b) or P11D(b) reminder is received, employers can either submit a ‘nil’ return or notify HMRC online that no return is required. Employers should ensure that they complete their P11Ds accurately, including the full details of cars and loans provided. There are penalties for late filing of returns.
Any tax or National Insurance due for 2019-20 under a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) needs to be paid electronically to clear into HMRC’s bank account by 22 October 2020 (19 October 2020 for payments by cheque).
