I am the dopey one...

**emile1973** · 30-01-2012, 11:43 PM

Tax all sorted a while ago ready to submit and all.... Sat down to do it tonight, all paperwork to hand and realised I didn't apply for new activation code. Meant to but my degree took over this month. Why did I not submit a month ago when I completed my accounts..... So a fine for me..... Grrrrrrr

**MrAnchovy** · 31-01-2012, 12:37 AM

Did you apply for the activation code? There is a chance it will arrive by Thursday, and due to industrial action HMRC will not apply the penalty this year until after 2 Feb.

**JulieA** · 31-01-2012, 06:53 AM

Ah now I did this last year and sent them an email asking for an activation code (on 29th Jan). By the time code arrived in post it was 13th Feb before I was able to submit my accounts, and I was fully expecting a fine, however nothing, naadaa, nought.

Now that could have been because I didn't have any tax to pay, or could have been because they were being extremely nice.

**emile1973** · 31-01-2012, 07:16 AM

Thanks Julie
I have done just that... Hope they take pity on me.
I feel really silly cos was so organised and even my husband reminded me to do it. He is loving this...lol

Oh well, I will learn from it!!! (she says!!!)
Have a nice day x

**emile1973** · 31-01-2012, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by MrAnchovy

Did you apply for the activation code? There is a chance it will arrive by Thursday, and due to industrial action HMRC will not apply the penalty this year until after 2 Feb.

Ah I didn't know about the action but I only have last years code. I didn't apply....
Thank you for this info. Though.

**MrAnchovy** · 31-01-2012, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by JulieA

Now that could have been because I didn't have any tax to pay

Yes, that was the way it worked last year (and for the previous 150 years): unfortunately they have changed the rules this year, and you get a fine if you are late with the return EVEN IF THEY OWE YOU MONEY!!!!

**Chatterbox Childcare** · 31-01-2012, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by emile1973

Ah I didn't know about the action but I only have last years code. I didn't apply....
Thank you for this info. Though.

You don't get a new code - log in and submit under last years code

**MrAnchovy** · 31-01-2012, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by emile1973

I only have last years code

Not sure what you are saying emile, you only need to activate your account using an activation code once: if you did this last year, you only need to log in using your user id and password. If you can log in, you can submit your return.

**emile1973** · 31-01-2012, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by MrAnchovy

Not sure what you are saying emile, you only need to activate your account using an activation code once: if you did this last year, you only need to log in using your user id and password. If you can log in, you can submit your return.

Ok.... So when I get passed gateway etc which works fines it is asking me for my act code. Am I not on the right screen? I will go and have another look now...,maybe I am being even dopier lol Thankyou

**CH1957** · 31-01-2012, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by JulieA

Ah now I did this last year and sent them an email asking for an activation code (on 29th Jan). By the time code arrived in post it was 13th Feb before I was able to submit my accounts, and I was fully expecting a fine, however nothing, naadaa, nought.

Now that could have been because I didn't have any tax to pay, or could have been because they were being extremely nice.

Dont be silly JulieA - HMRC are NEVER nice!!! LOL

Seriously though, last year they didnt charge fines if you had no tax to pay but this year the rules have changed.