Simon Dickson has been blogging about online government, politics and WordPress since 2005. Some important people read it.

 
 
Thursday 31 January 2008

HMRC website crisis

hmrcdown.pngPrepare yourself for the next 'IT incompetence' story: HMRC's online self-assessment website has gone down, on the day people must file their tax returns, or face a fine. Based on last year's numbers, it's going to affect thousands of people. The BBC's story has a bit more.

Comments ( 3 )

  1. Simon says:

    Back up now. But I fear it was down long enough to be made an issue.

  2. annon says:

    You know, it amazes me. People have just how long to file their tax returns and then leave it to the 11th hour. Do it earler people

  3. Simon says:

    Hear hear, annon. It's the lead story on the front page of Friday's Times, by the way.