i just received a HMRC PAYE self assessment form

It's asking me for basic employment/NIN info. Do I just fill it in and send it back? I work for an employment agency and my pay is processed through an umbrella company. I just moved here in Oct 2012 and started working in Nov. I'm hoping that I've been paying the correct amount (I've got my NIN and have done since I started working here.)

There's no accompanying letter or anything that says why they have sent me this letter. Is this standard procedure or?

I guess it made me nervous since normally we don't hear from the IRS unless they're trying to get more money out of us!

Thanks!

What is the number on the form? P46? etc

It's been a while since I worked for an umbrella company, but HMRC mails me stuff all the time telling me I have a new tax code or they need me to fill out X form or whatever. (I have my own limited company here, so that's probably part of it.) I wouldn't necessarily jump to the conclusion that they want money - they seem very pro-mail in general!

What is the number on the form? P46? etc

All I can find is OCA8 in the bottom corner. All it says instructions wise is "Please complete the following information so I can bring my records up to date" and it asks for basic details like name/address/NIN and my employer info.

It's been a while since I worked for an umbrella company, but HMRC mails me stuff all the time telling me I have a new tax code or they need me to fill out X form or whatever. (I have my own limited company here, so that's probably part of it.) I wouldn't necessarily jump to the conclusion that they want money - they seem very pro-mail in general!

Thanks, EQ! I hope so. On a related note, I'm starting my own business so I might pick your brain in the future about becoming a limited company vs. other options!

Thanks, EQ! I hope so. On a related note, I'm starting my own business so I might pick your brain in the future about becoming a limited company vs. other options!

I have a small side business as well, and it was my registering as a sole trader that triggered a similar letter, I think. In comparison, my husband, who has a company here, has always does PAYE via his company, but this year ALSO had to self-assess as he received payment from a uni in Singapore that was separate from both his Uni job and his company.

I think there are a few things that trigger letters like that, but it doesn't necessarily mean you owe any money.

I assume you have seen this:

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/pommanual/paye60036.htm

It sounds as if you did not tell your employer what your NINO is?