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Written question asked by Lord Dubs (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Deighton (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 February 2013.


Houses of Parliament: Members’ Taxation

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when it will be possible for Members of both Houses of Parliament to complete their tax returns online.[HL4953]

Answer

The vast majority of self-assessment (SA) taxpayers can complete their tax returns online, by using HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Self Assessment online service.

A small proportion of SA taxpayers (including Members of both Houses of Parliament) are not able to complete file tax returns online because they need to complete special dedicated pages. Developing the necessary forms and links to departmental computer systems would carry a disproportionate cost to HMRC at this time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
743 c85WA; HL4953
Session
2012-13
Subjects
Income tax Internet Members Peers Self-assessment
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk