What is a form P11D?

What is a form P11D?

​ A P11D form is a document used by an employer to list any expenses or benefits given to directors or employees.

Do I need to submit a P11D if no benefits?

You will not require a copy of a P11d form as there are no benefits in kind to report. The company, however, is still obliged to confirm to HMRC that there are no benefits in kind to report and no Class 1A National Insurance to pay as part of the P11d process.

What should be included in a P11D?

Typically, P11D elements will include things like living accommodation, cars, vans and fuel, interest-free and low-interest loans, relocation expenses and mileage allowance payments as well as passenger payments.

How does my P11D affect my tax?

The amount on the form P11D represents additional employment income and is taxable. HMRC may try to collect the tax due on your taxable benefits through your tax code. If so, HMRC will amend your tax code to include the value of the taxable benefits.

Do I include Payrolled benefits on tax return?

If you’re intending to payroll benefits and expenses, you must register them with HMRC using the payrolling employees taxable benefits and expenses service. You must do this before the start of the tax year.

Does everyone have a P11D?

They do not have to do this, but they must tell you how much each benefit is worth. There’s a separate guide to getting form P11D if you’re an employer. You might not get a P11D if your employer takes the tax you owe on your benefits out of your pay. Your employer will write to you to explain how this works.

When should P11D be issued?

When is the P11D deadline? You have a legal obligation to report any expenses and benefits to HMRC at the end of the tax year. Your P11D must be filed by 6 July for the previous tax year, and any taxes must be paid by 22 July.

Do Payrolled benefits go on tax return?

To ‘payroll’ a benefit the ‘cash equivalent’ of that benefit should be calculated (Payroll Manager does this), and then split across the tax year as applicable. Tax is then charged on each payrolled benefit and is reported in the FPS for that period.

What counts as a benefit-in-kind?

Benefits in kind are benefits that employees or directors receive from their company which aren’t included in their salary or wages. They’re also sometimes called ‘perks’ or ‘fringe benefits’.

Does a P11D mean I owe money?

Your P11D(b) tells HMRC how much Class 1A National Insurance you need to pay on all the expenses and benefits you’ve provided. If HMRC have asked you to submit a P11D(b), you can tell them you do not owe Class 1A National Insurance by completing a declaration.

How much tax do I pay on benefits in kind?

With many benefits-in-kind, the employee has to pay Income Tax at the usual rates (20%, 40% or 50%) and the employer has to pay National Insurance at 13.8% BUT there is no employee’s National Insurance. So most benefits-in-kind provide at least one tax saving: employee’s National Insurance.

How do I find my P11D?

You can usually get a copy of the P11D from your employer. If they cannot give you one, you can contact HMRC for a copy.