HMRC have updated users on a new delay when filing a company's CT600. Some taxpayers may be experiencing a delay in receiving the online return submission response.
- HMRC issued the update on 17 August via their 'Corporation Tax: service availability and issues' guidance.
- Some customers have noticed a delay in the submission acknowledgement when filing their Corporation Tax self-assessment return (CT600).
- The delay is worse around month end.
- HMRC are working to resolve the issue but have asked those experiencing delays to wait 48 hours before contacting HMRC for an update.
- In the meantime, they advise using the software to keep asking for a response.
With this in mind, it is strongly recommended not to leave filing CT600s until the last minute, especially at a month-end. With a potential delay in the response, it will be difficult to know whether the return has been actually submitted on time or not.
Useful guides on this topic
Company Tax rates & allowances
How do I calculate Corporation Tax? What is the current rate of Corporation Tax? How does marginal relief work? Which companies pay the main rate of Corporation Tax? Which companies pay the small profits rate of Corporation Tax?
Tax adjustments to profits: Corporation tax
What are the Tax adjustments that must be made to profits for Corporation Tax purposes?
External link
Corporation Tax: service availability and issues
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