News Article - 05 July 2007
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HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) efficiency drive has taken a blow with news the launch of a PAYE payroll tax system will be postponed.

The initiative was due to go into operation in October but bosses are concerned it will not be able to handle enough information.

A spokesman for HMRC explained higher levels of automation had unexpectedly driven up transaction volumes, making data handling more complex than envisaged.

He added: "We have decided to defer implementation while we make design changes to accommodate the higher volumes."

A new launch date has yet to be set.

The payroll tax system was part of HMRC efforts to save £11.5 billion by 2011, which also include new compliance and enforcement, enterprise infrastructure and government banking systems.

In other news that may interest those looking to install accounting software, HMRC has updated its freedom of information guidance to make it easier to search for and request information.

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