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Extra time to file for those hit by flooding

25 January 2016
Issue: 4535 / Categories: News , Admin

HMRC are providing support.

HMRC are offering additional support to agents and taxpayers who have been affected by the recent flooding in parts of the UK. 
 
Details of the announcement follow.
 
“Where you or your clients are experiencing difficulties complying with the 31 January 2016 filing deadline as a direct result of severe weather you can contact us to request additional time to file. Where there is a reasonable excuse HMRC will allow you additional time to file. 
 
“In these exceptional circumstances we do not intend to issue a penalty notice if you notify us by 31 January 2016; and you/your clients have a genuine excuse for late submission of tax returns that are due to the recent unprecedented flooding.”
 
HMRC continue: “Send an email to sa@hmrc.gov.uk with...

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