More than 61,000 Lanarkshire residents were among the over 656,000 Scottish customers who filed their tax returns on time.But HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding people who haven’t completed their self assessment returns they only have until January 31 to do so.In Scotland, 656,547 customers filed their returns for the tax year 2020 to 2021 by January 31 this year, with 33,877 based in South Lanarkshire.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Neighbouring North Lanarkshire saw 27,232 residents file their self assessment returns on time.The deadline to submit a tax return for the 2021 to 2022 tax year and pay any tax due is January 31, however customers do not need to wait until the new year to begin their tax return.Starting early means more time to access guidance and webinars to help complete the return and find out what tax they owe, so they can budget.
Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s director general for customer services, told Lanarkshire Live : “There is still time to complete your tax return ahead of the deadline and there are videos and guidance available online to support you with your self assessment; search “help with Self Assessment” here to find out more.” HMRC has produced guidance notes and YouTube videos to help customers understand how to complete their return quickly and easily.The free
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