Interactive RTI advice

Up to 500 employers at a time will be able to join live webinar sessions on Real Time Information (RTI) hosted by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) experts throughout March. The interactive sessions last up to an hour and allow employers and agents to ask questions on RTI – the new PAYE reporting system.

From 6 April, employers will report in real time each time they pay employees, rather than annually. This updates the PAYE system so that it is quicker, easier and more accurate. 
Find more information and the webinar timetable here.

RTI will be introduced from April 2013, with employers reporting each time they pay their employees, rather than yearly.

Ruth Owen, HMRC’s Director General Personal Tax, said: 
“The webinars allow employers to participate in a live seminar and ask questions of RTI experts.

“During March we are holding several RTI sessions a day so that employers can join in when it is convenient for them.”

The webinars are free but users must register in advance.

A range of support is available for employers, including:

• Webinars 
  
• YouTube video
  
• Face to face events
  
• Online interactive sessions, including Twitter Q&As
  

More information on RTI can be found at hmrc.gov.uk/rti

Notes to editors

1. All employers received letters about RTI in February 2013 and October 2012.

2. The RTI pilot was launched in April 2012 with just 10 employers. By 31 March 2013, PAYE records for around 6 million people will be reported in real time.

3. RTI will support the operation of Universal Credit – the Government’s flagship welfare programme – which brings together means-tested in and out-of-work benefits, Tax Credits and support for housing, and will improve work incentives and make work pay.

4. Follow HMRC on Twitter @HMRCgovuk

5. HMRC’s flickr channel www.flickr.com/hmrcgovuk