§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to provide software to(a) self-employed persons and (b) small and medium sized businesses, to enable them to calculate money owed to Her Majesty's Government as a result of taxes (i) due from them and (ii) collected by them from their employees; and if he will make a statement. [116362]
§ Dawn PrimaroloThe Budget contained a number of substantial new measures to help small firms comply with their payroll obligations. They will be able to claim 100 per cent. Capital Allowances for investment in Information and Communications Technology equipment, and will be eligible for discounts for internet filing and the use of Internet payroll services. A £60 million package of measures will help them get on-line and use on-line services. And the Inland Revenue Payroll Software Standard will further encourage small employers to use software packages, Internet payroll services and payroll bureaux to calculate their payroll.