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HMRC CONFIRM NO SELF-ASSESSMENT LATE FILING PENALTY FOR THOSE WHO FILE ONLINE BY 28 FEBRUARY

Last updated: 25 Jan 2021 04:15 Posted in: AIA

AIA welcome today’s announcement by HMRC confirming that Self-Assessment customers who cannot file their 2019-20 tax return by the 31 January 2021 deadline will not receive a late filing penalty if they file online by 28 February.

AIA Director of Operations David Potts commented: "As a professional body AIA provides a vital link between HMRC and members filing tax returns. Today's announcement represents welcome news for businesses worried about fulfilling their requirements due to Covid-19 and for AIA members acting as agents filing returns at this challenging time."

Taxpayers are still obliged to pay their bill by 31 January and interest will be charged from 1 February on any outstanding liabilities.

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