A Copilot AI Story…

So, I asked my pc to “Write me a story about a person submitting P11Ds to HMRC”, and here is the result…

Title: “The P11D Puzzle”

Once upon a time, in the bustling city of London, there lived a meticulous accountant named Emily. She worked for a mid-sized company that provided various employee benefits, from company cars to gym memberships. Every year, as spring blossomed, so did Emily’s workload—the dreaded P11D season.

The P11D form was a cryptic puzzle. It captured all the perks and benefits employees received beyond their salaries. Emily’s job was to ensure that every detail was accurately reported to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Missing a single entry could lead to fines, and Emily had no intention of playing that risky game.

Emily sat at her cluttered desk, surrounded by stacks of paper. The P11D forms lay before her like a jigsaw puzzle waiting to be solved. She adjusted her glasses and began her meticulous work.

1. Company Cars: Emily scrutinized the list of employees with company cars. She checked the make, model, and CO2 emissions. Some employees had hybrids, others gas-guzzlers. She calculated the taxable benefit for each, considering private use and fuel allowances.
2. Healthcare and Gym Memberships: Next came the health insurance policies and gym memberships. Emily cross-referenced spreadsheets, verifying that the premiums were correctly allocated. She wondered if anyone ever used the company gym—perhaps it was just a place for executives to discuss quarterly reports while lifting weights.
3. Mobile Phones and Home Internet: Emily’s pen danced across the forms as she recorded mobile phone contracts and home internet allowances. She imagined the CEO’s extravagant data plan—probably enough to stream Netflix across the Atlantic.
4. Relocation Expenses: A new employee had relocated from Scotland. Emily calculated the allowable expenses—moving vans, temporary accommodation, and even the cost of transporting their pet iguana. She chuckled; HMRC didn’t specify reptile allowances.
5. Tricky Benefits: Emily encountered the tricky bits—the vouchers, the season ticket loans, and the occasional bicycle scheme. She wondered if anyone still rode bicycles in the city, dodging double-decker buses and black cabs.
6. The Deadline Loomed: As the deadline approached, Emily’s stress levels rose. She double-checked her calculations, reviewed the forms, and prayed that the company directors hadn’t decided to surprise everyone with a last-minute Caribbean cruise benefit.
7. Submission Day: Finally, Emily clicked the “Submit” button on the HMRC portal. She imagined her submission floating through cyberspace, joining millions of other P11Ds. Would the HMRC servers groan under the weight of it all?
8. Relief and Tea: When the confirmation email arrived, Emily sighed. She brewed a cup of Earl Grey tea and leaned back in her chair. Another year, another P11D season conquered. She wondered if HMRC ever threw a party for tax accountants—perhaps with confetti made from shredded tax forms.

And so, Emily continued her diligent work, knowing that the P11D puzzle would return next spring. She smiled, realizing that her attention to detail kept the company compliant and the taxman at bay. As the sun set over the Thames, she whispered, “Until next year, P11D forms. Until next year.”