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Changes to late filing penalty for 2019-20 Self Assessment returns

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Updated 25th January 2021

Today HMRC has announced that Self Assessment customers will not receive a penalty for filing theirย 2019-20 tax return late, as long as they file onlineย by 28โ€Œโ€Œ โ€ŒFebruary.ย WardWilliams Creative are still encouraging customers who have not yet filed to do so by 31โ€Œโ€Œ โ€ŒJanuary, if possible.

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

If any customer cannot afford to pay by 31โ€Œโ€Œ โ€ŒJanuary, they may be able to set up an affordable plan and pay in monthly instalments. But they will need to file their 2019-20 tax return before setting up a time to pay arrangement.

More information is available on GOV.UK.

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