SAM123281 - Returns: trust returns: repairing returns after 31 December: trusts (Action Guide)
If you are processing a return
- After 31 December following the end of the return year
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- A repair(s) is identified which would increase the liability (ThisÌýcontent has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000) Ìý
And
- No repayment is due
follow steps 1 - 20 below.
For details of how to access the SA functions, select ‘Index Of Functions� on the left of the screen.
1. | Use Technical Support System (TSS) to enter the return details without making any repairs |
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2. | Over-ride error messages displayed during entry of the return details and accept the trustee’s figure(s) (SAM123214) |
3. | The return charge is passed automatically from TSS to SA |
4. | If the trustee’s version resulted in an overpayment, and the repair will result in a liability (ThisÌýcontent has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000) set the No Repayment signal when processing the trustee’s version |
5. | Locate and retain the printouts produced by TSS on the local printer. Do not send anything to the trustee |
Ìý | Then, the following day or next available day |
6. | Use TSS again to enter the repaired return details. The repaired figures should be noted as repairs by selecting the ‘Repair� option from the ‘Edit� menu heading or by selecting the ‘R� key in TSS |
7. | Complete entry of the amended return details in TSS |
8. | Separate the ACTION REQUIRED FOLLOWING DATA CAPTURE printout and put it to one side |
9. | Attach the letter and the other printouts for each trust for each return |
10. | Issue the documents to the trustee |
11. | The return charge is passed automatically from TSS to SA |
12. | If the printout indicates that a repayment request has been made use function VIEW STATEMENT to establish |
Ìý | * Whether the taxpayer’s SA record shows a credit balance. If not write to the trustee explaining why a repayment is not due |
Ìý | * Whether any charges are due within the next 45 days. If so, and these reduce/eliminate the repayment claimed, contact the trustee and explain why a (full) repayment is not appropriate at this time |
Ìý | * When payment was processed (posting date). If this falls within the last 14 days the payment is an uncleared payment. B/F the file until the 14 day period has elapsed and review the claim again |
13. | Use function ISSUE REPAYMENT FROM OVERPAID BALANCE to make the repayment to the trustee, agent or nominee |
14. | If the printout indicates that changes are required to the SA record, for example a change of trustee name or address, refer to subject ‘Trustee Detail Changes� (SAM123130) for more information |
15. | If the printout indicates that submission to HMRC (Trusts) is required because discretionary payments have been made to surviving settlor’s minor unmarried children |
Ìý | * Consider submitting the return with the file to HMRC (Trusts) |
16. | If the printout indicates there is a claim to double taxation relief |
Ìý | * Consider submitting the return with the file to the Centre for Non Residents |
17. | If the printout indicates that the return contained a claim to reduce payments on account refer to section ‘Claim to Adjust Payments on Account� in business area ‘Amend Payment� |
18. | If the printout indicates that the trust has ceased |
Ìý | * Use function AMEND TAXPAYER SIGNALS and enter the year of this return in the Last SA Return Required for Year Ending 5th April field |
19. | If the printout indicates that there is a trading loss brought back refer to Action Guide ‘Dealing With Prior Year Adjustments� in this section |
20. | File the printout with the return for future reference and to deal with any queries arising from any repairs made to the return |