Self-Assessment - The Penalties Become More Certain

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Bishop Fleming Accountant

An automatic £100 penalty for late filing of the Tax Return has been with us since the introduction of Self Assessment.

Previously this penalty was limited to the amount of tax outstanding on the tax return, but for 2010/11 Returns onwards the £100 for late filing will apply regardless. Paper versions of this return are due for submission by 31 October 2011, or online by 31 January 2012.

If the delay exceeds 3 months, a daily penalty of £10 per day can be imposed. After 6 months delay, an additional £300 is charged, or 5% of the tax due if higher. And after 12 months, a further £300 is charged or a further 5% of tax due if higher (this percentage can be further increased where any delay is deliberate).

Please ensure your tax return information is provided in good time, to avoid any risk of late filing.
 

PeterG

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Sep 20, 2011
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Laws are enacted by the representatives of it's people. I doubt most would agree with this kind of stealth taxing :(
How about more taxes for the idiots that messed up our economy instead of more "performance bonuses"?

Consensus facit legem!
 
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