| In a recent statement by
HMRC they have agreed to extend the Self
Assessment filing deadline to 2nd February
2012. This is a result of industrial
action at HMRC call centre's, we are sure
this news will be greeted with thanks from
many agents and individuals across the
country. HMRC Statement:
To make sure our customers are not
disadvantaged if they cannot get through
to HMRC's call centres on 31 January, we
will not impose any late filing penalties
for people who file their Self Assessment
returns on 1 and 2 February.
The SA deadline remains midnight on 31
January. But HMRC will treat all returns
that come in by midnight on 2 February as
though they were submitted by 31 January.
No customer will have to pay interest on
payments due on 31 January that are paid
on 1 or 2 February.
Acting Director General Personal Tax,
Stephen Banyard, said: “We’ve always been
very clear that we want the returns – not
the penalties. For that reason, we don’t
want anyone who can’t get through for help
and advice on 31 January to be
disadvantaged in any way.”
LINKS:
HMRC guidance on Self Assessment filing deadline
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