HMRC Issues Automatic £100 Fines to One Million UK Households for Late Tax Returns Wednesday, February 4, 2026 hmrc tax selfassessment fines penalties deadline uktax payers interest paymentplans HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has imposed automatic £100 fines on approximately one million UK households this week after they failed to meet the January 31 deadline for submitting their self-assessment tax returns. Each … Read More
HMRC Scam Alert: Beware of Fraudsters Targeting Taxpayers Ahead of January Deadline Saturday, January 31, 2026 hmrc scam fraud tax selfassessment cybercrime security police phishing deadline As the January 31 self-assessment tax return deadline approaches, West Mercia Police have issued a stern warning about an increase in scams targeting self-employed individuals. Fraudsters are impersonating HM Revenue and … Read More
DWP Confirms No Tax for New or Basic State Pensioners Next Year Wednesday, January 28, 2026 dwp pension tax statepension personalallowance budget pensionsminister finance selfassessment income The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided important reassurance for those receiving the New or Basic State Pension. Despite concerns over tax thresholds, pensioners whose income comes solely from these pensions … Read More
HMRC Chief Urges Brits to File Self Assessment Early to Avoid Penalties Tuesday, January 27, 2026 hmrc selfassessment taxdeadline penalties taxfiling paymentplan taxreturns uktax taxhelp deadline HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a crucial reminder for millions of UK taxpayers to submit their Self Assessment tax returns before the January 31, 2026 deadline. With just one week remaining, those who delay risk … Read More
HMRC Replaces Fines with Points-Based Penalty System for UK Taxpayers Thursday, January 22, 2026 hmrc makingtaxdigital selfassessment fines penaltypoints taxreturns taxation digitaltax uktax taxpayers HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is overhauling its approach to late self-assessment tax returns, replacing automatic fines with a new penalty points system. This change is set to begin this month with a trial involving 100 … Read More
HMRC Warns UK Self-Employed on £1,000 Earnings Rule Amid 2024/25 Tax Return Deadline Sunday, January 18, 2026 hmrc selfassessment taxreturn selfemployed paye capitalgains childbenefit paymentplan taxdeadline interestrates HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is preparing to issue fines to UK households who work for themselves if they fail to file a tax return despite earning over £1,000. According to the latest HMRC figures, more than 12 million … Read More