HM Revenue & Customs withdraw pre-paid business reply envelopes
HMRC has reviewed the practice in light of modern methods of transaction and will withdraw pre-paid envelopes from 1 October 2008, with the exception of those issued for benefits and credits.
This follows the example of other private and public sector organisations which no longer issue pre-paid envelopes. This decision is underpinned by a programme of initiatives to encourage electronic filing and payment which offer more efficient, safer and convenient mechanisms.
You can read about the different ways you can pay HMRC here.
The timing of the withdrawal also coincides with work that has already started to extend their ability to offer payment by Direct Debit. Later this year they will plan how to make this facility available to customers who already use some of their online filing services.
If businesses still wish to submit returns and cheques in hard copy, the postage is tax deductible.
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Date: 15-09-2008