Working Together 33

Issue 33 of Working Together has been published; extracts follow.

CIS payslips
A local Working Together group asked why HMRC did not provide a pro forma payslip in a PDF format on the website which contractors can download and use. HMRC’s CIS team looked into this and established that there was no set format replacing the old voucher system. The idea of producing a pro forma payslip would standardise the process and reduce correspondence. HMRC are therefore pleased to report that the new payslip form is now available.

Identification
In response to requests from local Working Together groups HMRC employees will be prepared to verify their identity if asked. Readily available examples of appropriate verification are:

• reference to earlier correspondence from the agent or date and time of the original telephone call;
• reference to date of issue of regular outputs such as a self...