§ Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what penalties have been paid under the strategic partnership contract with EDS as a result of recent problems with the facilities for submitting self-assessment tax returns over the internet; and if he will make a statement. [63207]
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§ Dawn PrimaroloNo penalties have been paid under the strategic partnership with EDS as a result of recent problems with the facilities for submitting self-assessment tax returns over the internet.
§ Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will update his answer of 27 February
Tax Year Date SA ITRs issued SA ITRs received SA ITRs processed SA ITRs waiting to be processed 2000–01 3 March 2002 9,607,600 8,729,200 6.889,791 1,839,409 31 March 2002 9,641,240 8,803,111 8,006,918 796,193 2001–02 14 April 2002 6,354,061 26,919 0 26,919 5 May 2002 8,879,206 283,553 73,251 210,302 2 June 2002 9,079,836 751,446 323,245 428,201
§ Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will update his answer of 19 July 2001,Official Report, column 382W, on the cost of internet tax returns; and if he will make a statement. [63206]
§ Dawn PrimaroloThe cost of providing self-assessment tax returns on the internet is:
Fixed Cost
The estimated cost of implementing the internet service for self-assessment for years one to three is about £17 million.
Marginal Cost
The on-going support costs, including maintenance, help desk support and on-going improvements to the system is between £3 to £4 million per annum.