| HMRC are warning
taxpayers who wish to file a paper (non
electronic) tax return for the 2008/09 tax
year, should generally reach them by
midnight on Saturday 31 October 2009 (or
be hand delivered by Monday 2 November).
However, due to proposed postal strike
action, HMRC are further advising that
returns:
- posted before the 31 October but not
delivered by that date (proof of posting
will be required) or
- hand delivered to a local tax
office, if more convenient
will also not attract a late filing
penalty.
The deadline for filing returns may be
later in some circumstances for example:
- you received your tax return or a
letter (called a 'Notice to File')
telling you to file online after the 31
July
- there's no software available to
file your tax return online for example
Non-Resident Companies.
If you fail to make the paper filing
deadline, please do get in touch if you
would like us to help you file your return
online.
Taxpayers generally have until 31
January 2010 to submit their self
assessment return online.
Internet links:
HMRC guidance on tax return deadlines and
penalties
Online filing guidance
HMRC guidance due to proposed postal
strike |
