Tax returns - proof of delivery

Recently, the Taxman stopped giving receipts for hand delivered tax returns. As we all know, documents frequently go missing in tax offices resulting in penalties being levied for alleged non submission. Before we could avoid the penalties by showing a receipt as proof of delivery, but now this option does not exist.

So, how can we avoid filling Gordon Brown’s coffers with not only tax payments but penalty monies too?

The Taxman has now confirmed that if you send your return by recorded delivery they will sign for it and this can serve as proof of delivery instead. Whilst we recommend filing online as much as possible (a receipt should be emailed to you) it is not always possible. In which case, we recommend sending it recorded delivery.