With the 31 January Self-Assessment tax return filing deadline fast approaching, HM Revenue and Customs issued a press release last week noting that 5.4 million taxpayers are yet to complete their return.
Apparently more than 24,800 people filed their return on New Year’s Day, while a further 38,000 had filed theirs on 31 December. 310 filed their returns between 11pm and midnight.
Missing the 31 January deadline can lead to an initial late filing penalty of £100.
If you need help with your tax return or are not sure whether you need to complete one, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you.
See: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/54-million-yet-to-file-their-tax-return
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