HMRC reveals more than 11.5 million taxpayers beat Self-Assessment tax return filing deadline

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Lanarkshire residents were among the more than 11.5 million taxpayers who beat the Self-Assessment deadline to file their tax returns for the 2023 to 2024 tax year.HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed the number of people who filed their return on the January 31 deadline day, thus avoiding a £100 fine, was 732,498.The most common time for filing was 4pm to 4.59pm, when 58,517 people filed.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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HMRC is urging anyone in Lanarkshire who has missed the deadline to file their tax return now and pay any tax owed. One of the quickest ways to pay is via the free and secure HMRC app., while Time to Pay arrangements are available for those who cannot pay their tax bill in full.

Late filing and late payment penalties are charged for failure to meet the deadline. Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s director general for customer services, said: “Thank you to the millions of people and agents who filed their Self-Assessment tax return and paid any tax owed by January 31. "I’m urging anyone who missed the deadline, to submit their return as soon as possible to avoid any further penalties.