ICAEW cautions against mandating direct debits for VAT and PAYE

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Aug 19, 202600:03:33Government & Organizations

Requiring payment of V-A-T and pay as you earn (PAYE) by direct debit is not a suitable measure to tackle late payment and tax debt, says ICAEW in its response to the government’s consultation.

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