Missed the tax return deadline? Contact HMRC now to avoid £10 a day fines

Still haven’t paid your 2023/24 tax bill? You are now three months late, meaning the taxman could start charging you £10 per day in additional penalties

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The deadline to file your 2023/24 tax return and settle your bill was 31 January 2025. An estimated 1.1 million taxpayers missed the deadline this year, according to HMRC.

Not everyone is required to complete a tax return, but if HMRC was expecting one from you and you missed the deadline, you are now three months late. At this point, the penalties start to ramp up, meaning you should get your paperwork in order as soon as possible.

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