Unbelievable excuses for tax returns that miss the Jan 31st filing deadline

The deadline for submitting your Self Assessment tax returns online for the tax year 22-23 is fast approaching! Tax returns must be filed by 11.59pm on 31 January 2024 and any tax owed from the 2021/22 tax year must also be paid to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) by this date – you won’t believe some of the laughable excuses HMRC have received in the past for late submissions

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Important changes to self assessment criteria for 23-24 returns – threshold raised to £150,000

From the 2023/2024 tax year onwards, the self assessment threshold for taxpayers will rise to £150,000 as long as your only income is via PAYE. This means that you only need to submit a self assessment tax return if your income exceeds £150,000 or you receive income from sources. Other sources of income include but are not limited to self employment income over £1000, dividends, high income child benefit, or rental income.

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HMRC announces further delay to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment – MTD for ITSA

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessent update: The UK Government has announced that MTD ITSA has been delayed again (was due to come into play 6 April 2024), is now mandated to start from April 2026

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HMRC has waived late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month

If you run a business, or are an investor or a trustee, it is important that you are aware of important dates and deadlines. Failure to do so can result in HMRC issuing penalties for late payment. Normally, late filing penalties are applied to all returns due on but filed after the 31 January deadline. This year, like last year, HMRC are waiving late filing penalties for Self-Assessment taxpayers for a month, giving you extra time, if you need it, to complete your 2020/21 tax return and pay any tax due. Self Assessment late payment penalties waived – more information below.

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What does MTD Making Tax Digital mean for sole traders from 2023 – MTD for Income Tax

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment becomes law on 6 April 2023 and aims to make tax accounting easier for businesses and individuals such as sole traders by legislating the digitalisation of tax data and submission.

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Tax tips for individuals 2019/2020

As the end of the tax year approaches, it’s a great time to review your personal financial position and look for more efficient ways of managing your income. Here are our top tax tips for individuals as we approach the end of the tax year on 5th April 2020. If you want to know more, give the tax team at HB Accountants a call.

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