HMRC issues a 6-day £100 fine warning as major deadline approaches - Birmingham Live

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : Filing now will give you peace of mind that your tax return is completed and if you have tax to pay, you have a week to arrange payment.
56% : HM Revenue & Customs has warned "time is running out" for the millions of taxpayers to file their Self Assessment tax return.
54% : There is just under a week until the Self Assessment deadline on January 31. 8.6 million people have already filed their return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year, with those that haven't done so warned they may face an automatic £100 fine.
50% : "If you're worried about paying your tax bill, you may be able to set up a payment plan online - search 'difficulties paying HMRC' on GOV.UK.
50% : Then, after six months, a further penalty of 5% of the tax due or £300, whichever is greater Finally, after 12 months, another 5% or £300 charge, whichever is greater .
46% : On Saturday 31 January, HMRC will offer webchat support through its Online Services Helpdesk. Anyone that misses the deadline faces an initial £100 fixed penalty, which applies even if there is no tax to pay, or if the tax due is paid on time.

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