HMRC is considering plans to deduct tax directly from workers' pay packets before salaries reach their bank accounts. In a discussion paper from the Revenue, employers would no longer be responsible for deducting tax and instead would give information on gross salaries to HMRC. This comes in the wake of bad headlines for the Revenue over tax code mistakes which has led to 1.4 million people facing demands to pay back underpaid tax. Should HMRC be given the power to deduct tax directly from your pay packet? Will a centralised system enable HMRC to gather more up to date and accurate financial data about you? Do you think that removing the responsibility of employers to deduct tax from your pay packet could lead to less or more mistakes over tax codes? Tell us your views Send us your views YOUR COMMENTS It really seems that the lunatics have taken over the asylum.

Michael, Norwich I think its an excellent idea. I am an employer and it will simplfy things for us, and cut out the hassle of sending tax to the revenue.

Richard, Llandudno An absolute recipe for disaster.

Nicky, Suffolk God forbid the faceless bureaucrats taking hold of your hard earned cash.

Phil, Stockport I am appalled to hear of this crazy suggestion for Direct taxation.

Sue, Manchester In principle a good idea, but it does create a huge computing system that brings its own problems.

Bruce, Edinburgh This is such a dreadful idea words almost fail me. For the last 30 years I have watched in horror as successive governments have squandered billions of pounds on failed IT projects. This one would undoubtedly join that list.

Alan, Cumbria A good idea but it may take 5 years to plan & implement. The Inland Revenue Collection division would have to be privatised as accountability for the operation of an efficient system is paramount. It is certainly worth considering.

Brian, Country Antrim Time for change, but not state control of the wages!

Andrew, Chippenham Been here before - 25 million times in November 2007. Basically, you would not trust HMRC to run a village fete. Keep it with local employers - at least you can talk to them.

Brian, Lancaster NO NO NO!! I have only heard about this proposal this morning and I am absolutely horrified that section 5 in the report is even being considered. HMRC are hardly renown for their accuracy and even their ability to answer the phone so how on earth could they think they could manage to pay every employee in the Country their wages accurately and on time. This is absolute madness and I will be making sure that everyone I know is aware that this is being proposed and that they have their say!

Pam, Staines



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