HMRC late filing penalty charge change for 2019-20 Self Assessment Tax Returns

Today HMRC has announced that Self Assessment customers will not receive a penalty for filing their 2019-20 tax return late, as long as they file online by 28‌‌ ‌February. We are still encouraging customers who have not yet filed to do so by 31‌‌ ‌January, if possible.

Customers still need to pay their Self Assessment tax bill by 31‌‌ ‌January. Interest will be charged from 1‌‌ ‌February on any outstanding liabilities. Customers can pay online, or through their bank, or by post before they file,

More details of how to make payments including contacting HMRC if you have difficulty paying your tax bill can be found at the link below;

https://www.gov.uk/difficulties-paying-hmrc