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Half a million returns still missing

26 August 2014
Issue: 4466 / Categories: News , Admin , Self assessment

Half a million taxpayers have yet to submit their 2012/13 self assessment tax returns, HMRC have revealed as the department stands to collect thousands of pounds in fines for late filing.

“The figures are broadly the same as earlier years,” said a Revenue spokesperson. “We will enforce collection of every single penalty. There is no single reason why taxpayers have not filed. We urge those who have not filed to do so online now.

Half a million taxpayers have yet to submit their 2012/13 self assessment tax returns, HMRC have revealed as the department stands to collect thousands of pounds in fines for late filing.

“The figures are broadly the same as earlier years,” said a Revenue spokesperson. “We will enforce collection of every single penalty. There is no single reason why taxpayers have not filed. We urge those who have not filed to do so online now.

“Anyone who thinks they should not be in self assessment just needs to call us and answer a few simple questions, and we might be able to take them out altogether and cull [sic] all penalties.”

Issue: 4466 / Categories: News , Admin , Self assessment
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