I would be grateful for any advice on the following before I contact Revenue.
During the last tax year (2008) I employed my wife for various administrative tasks and paid her accordingly throughout the year. I was a VAT registered sole trader.
I planned to account for this in my tax return, and have her file a separate return, but I now realise that I (possibly) should have registered as an employer.
To further complicate matters, I am no longer a sole trader and have de-registerered as such for VAT and income tax purposes. I am a PAYE worker since the start of 09. I have not yet filed my return for 08 (its not due until Oct 09).
So... is is possible to retrospectively document this employment, and if so what are the steps?
Many thanks for any pointers.
During the last tax year (2008) I employed my wife for various administrative tasks and paid her accordingly throughout the year. I was a VAT registered sole trader.
I planned to account for this in my tax return, and have her file a separate return, but I now realise that I (possibly) should have registered as an employer.
To further complicate matters, I am no longer a sole trader and have de-registerered as such for VAT and income tax purposes. I am a PAYE worker since the start of 09. I have not yet filed my return for 08 (its not due until Oct 09).
So... is is possible to retrospectively document this employment, and if so what are the steps?
Many thanks for any pointers.