Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 17 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 June 2002. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Thursday, 20 June 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will update his Answer of 19th July 2001, 372 c382W, on the cost of internet tax returns; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

Answer: Matthew Taylor: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will update his answer of 19 July 2001, Official Report, column 382W, on the cost of internet tax returns; and if he will make a statement. [63206] Dawn Primarolo: The cost of providing self- assessment tax returns on the internet is: Fixed Cost The estimated cost of implementing the internet service for self-assessment for years one to three is about £17 million. Marginal Cost The on-going support costs, including maintenance, help desk support and on-going improvements to the system is between £3 to £4 million per annum.

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